--- title: "The provision of NGS Liquid Handlers at Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS" published: "2019-05-28" --- # The provision of NGS Liquid Handlers at Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Buyer: THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58944143-a312-4623-9d94-2f9fe1af8d38.json) ## Summary The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for the procurement of two high capacity automated liquid handlers, aimed at enhancing the capacity for high throughput sample processing within its Clinical Genomics laboratory. The procurement, classified under the medical equipment industry (CPV code: 33100000), is set in London, with the tender period closing on 11th June 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £250,000, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 9th September 2019, lasting until 8th September 2024. This procurement follows an Accelerated Restricted Procedure. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical equipment and laboratory automation. Companies that can provide high-quality automated liquid handlers compatible with existing laboratory information management systems (LIMS) will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The specification emphasises the need for equipment that enhances efficiency and reliability, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovative medical solutions to respond to the growing demand within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to expand its capacity for high throughput sample processing and is looking to procure two high capacity automated liquid handlers. The Clinical Genomics laboratory delivers diagnostic services to cancer patients and is heavily involved in diagnostic trial work. The department currently holds full UKAS accreditation under ISO 15189 and is enrolled in all relevant UK EQA schemes for tests conducted within its routine laboratories. Automated laboratory systems allow for high throughput sample processing together with constant and reliable delivery of reproducible high quality results when using standardized methods. However, implementation of such solutions requires a significant initial investment in terms of both time and resources. The benefit of automated platforms is that once those methods are set up, operating them and processing large numbers of samples is quicker, more efficient, less expensive and more reliable than performed manually. Liquid handlers sought by Clinical Genomics are specified to perform full KAPA HyperPlus NGS Library Prep as well as QIAseq Targeted DNA Panel Prep on 96 samples in a single fully independent setup. They are also specified to network with existing LIMS software, as well as accept paperless documents and worksheets. The Accelerated Restricted Procedure is used for this purchase. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008cd3d5-28e4-430e-a7d8-a2fb9604324d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 8 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL MARSDEN NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW10 0XD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | Sands End | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 28 May 2019 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008cd3d5-28e4-430e-a7d8-a2fb9604324d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008cd3d5-28e4-430e-a7d8-a2fb9604324d 28th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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