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title: "Diagnostic Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL"
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# Diagnostic Testing

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b898bc5-c80b-4fd3-ab70-a5135a732c20

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## Summary

The Birmingham Children's Hospital has successfully completed a procurement process for a diagnostic testing contract titled "Diagnostic Testing," which specifically includes the CYTOSCAN 750k kit and a 96 RXN Bundle for MDS SNP Array Patients. This procurement, classified under the health and social work services category, was initiated through a direct method using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 12 November 2018 and will conclude on 31 March 2019. The procurement process was formally closed on 26 October 2018, and the award for this tender was officially published on 19 February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those that can provide high-quality diagnostic tools and materials. Businesses that focus on health and social work services, especially suppliers of genetic testing and diagnostic equipment, would be well-suited to compete in future contracts. The successful supplier for this tender, Life Technologies Limited, received an awarded contract valued at £31,930, indicating the financial scope and competitiveness within this industry segment.

## Notice

CYTOSCAN 750k kit plus 96 RXN Bundle - MDS SNP Array Patients

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee8a63c-09a2-45fe-81f7-5e14c7eda3c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,930 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee8a63c-09a2-45fe-81f7-5e14c7eda3c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee8a63c-09a2-45fe-81f7-5e14c7eda3c1
  19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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