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title: "Provision of DNA Microarray System (Rental Reagent)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037213"
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# Provision of DNA Microarray System (Rental Reagent)

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037213

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## Summary

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has completed the procurement process for the provision of a DNA Microarray System for the Laboratory Genetics department. The procurement falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category, with an award to Illumina Cambridge Ltd. The contract was signed on 22nd December 2022, with a total value of £621,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buying organisation can be contacted at Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in medical equipment and laboratory services to engage with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The tender was in the award stage, providing a clear prospect for business growth to suppliers offering technical quality and competitive pricing. Companies specializing in genetic testing equipment and services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process was managed transparently, promoting fair competition and offering potential long-term business relationships.

## Notice

The Laboratory Genetics department forms part of the West of Scotland Genetic Services of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) and provides a comprehensive diagnostic genetic service for the patients of the West of Scotland (population >2.7 million). The department encompasses cytogenetics and molecular diagnostic testing for the specialist diagnosis and/or monitoring of patients with constitutional (prenatal and postnatal) and acquired (malignancy) genetic abnormalities in hereditary genetic disease, solid tumours as well as adult and childhood leukaemia. It is one of four regional laboratories that form the Scottish Genetics Laboratories Consortium and the Scottish Molecular Pathology Consortium, with the other centres being located in NHS Grampian, NHS Lothian and NHS Tayside. These services are nationally commissioned specialised services and are funded by National Services Division, NHS Scotland. This Specification represents the technical and functional requirements that the chosen system has to meet. Prospective suppliers who are - or will be - unable to meet these will not be considered further. If there are any areas of the tender response that are under development, this must be made clear within the documentation submitted by suppliers. Suppliers are invited to submit responses against the specification for the supply of a DNA microarray system. The DNA microarray system is referred to as "the system" throughout the technical specification and this encompasses the end to end system inclusive of all equipment, ancillary equipment and software. The microarray system is required to enable Laboratory Genetics to deliver their microarray testing remit which includes CNV analysis for germline (constitutional) disease including for the diagnosis intellectual disability, microdeletion/ microduplication syndromes, epilepsy, multiple congenital abnormalities and inherited structural abnormalities along with prenatal and pregnancy loss testing. It is also required for the somatic (acquired) cancer services. The current throughput of this laboratory for DNA microarray analysis is 2300 tests per year and this is the throughput that should be considered for tender. However, the tender should describe any options for further equipment provision should the service expand significantly and any associated costs should be included. The current system is Illumina Infinium CytoSNP-850Kv1.2 BeadChip using and Illumina NextSeq550 microarray scanner. Analysis is currently performed using Illumina BlueFuse Multi v4.5.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Laboratory Genetics department forms part of the West of Scotland Genetic Services of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) and provides a comprehensive diagnostic genetic service for the patients of the West of Scotland (population >2.7 million). The department encompasses cytogenetics and molecular diagnostic testing for the specialist diagnosis and/or monitoring of patients with constitutional (prenatal and postnatal) and acquired (malignancy) genetic abnormalities in hereditary genetic disease, solid tumours as well as adult and childhood leukaemia. Additional information: The estimated value in this notice: 90GBP per test, 2300 x 90GBP = 207,000GBP per annum.

Renewal: This contract will initially be for 36 months, with the option of extending for 2 periods of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036331-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £621,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £621,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38434580 - Immunoassay analysers
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036331-2022
- 28 Oct 2022 at 15:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030565-2022
- 30 Sep 2022 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027574-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708610
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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