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title: "Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0289cb"
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# Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0289cb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, which is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, to establish a contract for the supply of Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing laboratory reagents. The procurement is classified under the goods category and is conducted through an open procedure. Key details include the contract awards for Library Preparation and WES Probes/Baites, with signing dates of 28 January 2020 and 7 January 2020, respectively. Both contracts are currently active, while the procurement is located in Cardiff, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the genomics and laboratory reagent sectors. Companies specialising in biological reagents, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions compatible with automation and high-throughput systems, would be well-suited to compete. With the focus on quality metrics and cost-effectiveness in the award criteria, suppliers able to demonstrate reliable and efficient library preparation processes may find themselves in a strong position in this competitive market.

## Notice

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing.

### Lot Information

Library Preparation

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who sought to procure a library preparation solution suitable for whole genome sequencing (WGS)(Lot 1) and a whole exome sequencing (WES) solution (Lot 2). These solutions will demonstrate acceptable data QC metrics with DNA extracted predominantly from whole blood but also from amniotic fluid and CVS samples, FFPE and saliva samples. In view of the samples to be used the input yield of DNA required must be as low as possible. The library preparation process should be compatible with automation using existing laboratory robotic equipment, including the Hamilton STAR. For more details please review the specification documents via the Bravo portal.

WES Probes/Baites

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to procure a library preparation solution suitable for whole genome sequencing (WGS)(Lot 1) and a whole exome sequencing (WES) solution (Lot 2). These solutions will demonstrate acceptable data QC metrics with DNA extracted predominantly from whole blood but also from amniotic fluid and CVS samples, FFPE and saliva samples. In view of the samples to be used the input yield of DNA required must be as low as possible. The library preparation process should be compatible with automation using existing laboratory robotic equipment, including the Hamilton STAR. For more details please review the specification documents via the Bravo portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000631-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,335 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4TT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000631-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:447477-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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