---
title: "The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0384da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0384da.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2023-05-04"
---

# The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0384da

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits" in the goods category for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services located within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Promega Uk Ltd on 4th May 2023 for a value of £400,000.

This tender for the provision of DNA Maxwell Kits offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical consumables, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality goods to the healthcare sector. The contracting process was competitive yet restricted, benefiting a single supplier due to the unique nature of the required consumables and the specific standards sought by the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services. Businesses with expertise in medical consumables and a track record of meeting stringent quality standards in the healthcare industry would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services situated within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of DNA Maxwell kits that are specifically designed for use on the Maxwell Instruments for automated extraction. The kits are used for the DNA extraction from various sample types yielding high quality DNA. Through scope of the market and discussion with Genetic professionals within and outside the Health Board, it was concluded that only one supplier is able to offer the extraction chemistry on the Maxwell 16 instrument. The provision of the consumables will provide continuity of the service and continue to support patient care throughout the Health Board.

### Procurement Information

The Provision of DNA Maxwell kits are only able to be provided by the Manufacturer of the consumables and through extensive market research and a full scope of the market it was comprehensively concluded by the All-Wales Medical Genomic Service and the procurement department that a VEAT notice could be established. Aligned with UK Procurement regulations and the OJEU tender threshold it was determined that through the extensive scope of the market and consultation with genomic professionals, only one supplier in the European market is able to offer the consumables to the exceptional standard required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012735-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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-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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROMEGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012735-2023
- 16 Nov 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032470-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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