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title: "CLINICAL GENETIC SEQUENCING & REPORTING"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-347df52c-49eb-4cac-af04-0df9cac2e860"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-04-02"
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# CLINICAL GENETIC SEQUENCING & REPORTING

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-347df52c-49eb-4cac-af04-0df9cac2e860

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an open tender for the "Clinical Genetic Sequencing & Reporting" project, which aims to sequence and report a significant number of clinical samples, with a minimum requirement of 4,500 samples and an estimated total of 5,000. This procurement process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 23 April 2020. The successful contract will commence on 25 May 2020 and run until 24 March 2021, focusing on blood analysis services within the healthcare sector, specifically located in Cambridge, East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in genetic testing and analysis services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capabilities to handle high volumes of clinical samples and provide detailed reporting on genetic variants. Companies with expertise in laboratory services, genetic research, and bioinformatics would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to potentially expand their client base and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

## Notice

Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) requires a large number of clinical samples, to be sequenced and reported (minimum 4,500, estimated total 5,000). All samples have been referred to CUH from clinicians requesting clinical genetic testing for a wide range of different inherited diseases. Approximately 20% of samples are estimated to have pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants that require full clinical interpretation and reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbeac46b-723e-454f-8962-25de33649f8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2020 - 24 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2020 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbeac46b-723e-454f-8962-25de33649f8a
- 20 Mar 2020 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbeac46b-723e-454f-8962-25de33649f8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbeac46b-723e-454f-8962-25de33649f8a
  2nd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cuh.org.uk

## Provenance

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