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title: "Provision of probes & Kits for genetic screening"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of probes & Kits for genetic screening

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b77f3720-847b-4ed2-92f7-68c93649cbb9

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has conducted a tender for the provision of probes and kits for genetic screening, specifically targeting laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement process, classified under goods, concluded on 31st March 2021, and the contract began on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £135,000 awarded to MRC Holland B.V. The notice for the award was published on 9th September 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and genetic testing products. Companies focusing on precision engineering, biotechnology, and healthcare-related goods would be well-matched to compete for similar tenders, as such frequently arise within the public sector to meet specific medical and laboratory needs.

## Notice

MLPA Probes and Kits for a range of both Germ line and Cancer gene testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a9d1de-5d20-4386-8adc-72705070c41a |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| 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 | MRC HOLLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a9d1de-5d20-4386-8adc-72705070c41a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a9d1de-5d20-4386-8adc-72705070c41a
  9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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