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title: "Invitation to Tender for Genomic Laboratory Services"
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buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Invitation to Tender for Genomic Laboratory Services

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7076da47-08cb-4827-9c70-c939373f0365

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## Summary

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Genomic Laboratory Services across England, titled "Invitation to Tender for Genomic Laboratory Services." This procurement, classified under the industry category "Services provided by medical laboratories," is in the Tender stage and is split into seven lots, which include additional specialised services like Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). Interested organisations must complete their ITT documentation by the deadline of 12 noon on 30 April 2018, with a market engagement day previously held on 18 January 2018 to discuss the project further.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory services sectors, particularly those that specialise in genomic and medical laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad competition. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in genomic testing and related services may find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

NHS Arden & GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England (The Contracting Authority) is inviting suitable organisations to tender for the provision of Genomic Laboratory Services across England. The requirement is split into 7 lots for Genomic Laboratory Hubs with Additional Specialised Services which include Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT). Organisations wishing to submit a bid will need to register on the Arden GEM Bravo Solutions website and complete the ITT documentation at the following location: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The ITT documentation must be completed by the closing date of 12 noon on 30.04.2018. The main ITT reference is 887. A market engagement day is planned for the 18th January 2018. Any organisations who would like to attend should contact Arden & GEM CSU using the message system on Bravo to book a place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977e252d-6f3c-4b98-9362-812ee19ff9b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977e252d-6f3c-4b98-9362-812ee19ff9b0
- 27 Feb 2018 at 12:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977e252d-6f3c-4b98-9362-812ee19ff9b0
- 22 Dec 2017 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977e252d-6f3c-4b98-9362-812ee19ff9b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977e252d-6f3c-4b98-9362-812ee19ff9b0
  26th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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