--- title: "Provision of a Quantitative Fluorescence-Polymerase Chain Reaction (QF-PCR) Assay" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2021-10-20" --- # Provision of a Quantitative Fluorescence-Polymerase Chain Reaction (QF-PCR) Assay Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2c.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of a Quantitative Fluorescence-Polymerase Chain Reaction (QF-PCR) Assay". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory reagents. The QF-PCR assay aims to be used at the All Wales Genomics Laboratory located in Cardiff, with a contract duration of three years and an option to extend by an additional two years. Bids must be submitted electronically by 22 November 2021, after which the award period will commence. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and diagnostic testing solutions, particularly companies with expertise in CE-IVD approved products. The contract will benefit suppliers capable of delivering innovative and compliant assay solutions that meet the laboratory's requirements for genetic testing, thereby enhancing their market position within the healthcare sector. Businesses looking to participate should have a strong understanding of the regulations and standards governing medical laboratory products. ## Notice The All Wales Genomics Laboratory (AWGL) is seeking a Quantitative Fluorescence-Polymerase Chain Reaction (QF-PCR) Assay solution for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years at annual intervals. The laboratory require a QF-PCR assay(s) which is CE-IVD approved or will become CE-IVD approved should the approval become mandatory to be used in the All Wales Genomics Laboratory (AWGL) on Cardiff & Vale UHB premises for copy number analysis of chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y using DNA extracted from a variety of sample types for various testing scenarios ### Lot Information Lot 1 The All Wales Genomics Laboratory (AWGL) is seeking a Quantitative Fluorescence-Polymerase Chain Reaction (QF-PCR) Assay solution for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years at annual intervals. The laboratory require a QF-PCR assay(s) which is CE-IVD approved or will become CE-IVD approved should the approval become mandatory to be used in the All Wales Genomics Laboratory (AWGL) on Cardiff & Vale UHB premises for copy number analysis of chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X and Y using DNA extracted from a variety of sample types for the following testing scenarios: Rapid aneuploidy testing for trisomies 13, 18, 21 and triploidy as a front-line test for all prenatal and pregnancy loss samples and for neonatal samples referred due to a clinical suspicion of a common trisomy. Sex chromosome testing in prenatal, pregnancy loss and postnatal samples referred with evidence of suspected sex chromosome aneuploidy. Determination of genotypic sex for foetuses at risk of an X-linked condition or congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and for neonates with ambiguous genitalia. Maternal cell contamination (MCC) testing of prenatal and pregnancy loss samples prior to onward testing. Renewal: The primary contract is for a period of 36 months but will include the option to extend for a period of 24 months in annual intervals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026303-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026303-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115075 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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