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title: "Genetic testing and reporting of familial hypercholesterolemia gene panel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c100"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-29"
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# Genetic testing and reporting of familial hypercholesterolemia gene panel

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c100

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Genetic testing and reporting of familial hypercholesterolemia gene panel," which falls under the Laboratory services industry category (CPV 71900000). The contract was awarded to SYNLAB International GmbH, located in Germany, and the procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, justified by the urgency and clinical risk associated with backlogs. The contract, valued at £350,000, was signed on 20th November 2024, and the services will be delivered in the UKH12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in genetic testing and laboratory services, especially those with a proven track record in handling clinical backlogs and accredited work for healthcare providers such as the NHS. Companies with existing expertise in genetic testing and reporting, as well as those capable of swiftly managing high-demand projects, would find this contract particularly appealing for expansion and demonstrating their capabilities in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Genetic testing and reporting of familial hypercholesterolemia gene panel

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Genetic testing and reporting of familial hypercholesterolemia gene panel

### Procurement Information

Synlab is an external provider of genetic testing which has successfully resolved backlogs of testing for another Genomic Medicine Service laboratory. Given the clinical risk associated with backlogs of genetic tests for patients identified with clinical symptoms of familial hypercholesterolemia and their relatives, resolving the backlog of genetic tests without delays is critical. Therefore, with the current capacity and proven track record of accredited work for the NHS, Synlab is the sole provider for this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038542-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNLAB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038542-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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