---
title: "Contract for the Genetic Testing of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c262"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-12-05"
---

# Contract for the Genetic Testing of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c262

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the provision of genetic testing services for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). The procurement process, classified under the pathology services industry category (CPV code 85111800), took place in the North East region of England (UKC22). The tender, titled "Contract for the Genetic Testing of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)," was conducted through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Genincode PLC, the only supplier capable of meeting the technical requirements, on 4th June 2024, with a contract value of GBP 405,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in genetic testing and pathology services, particularly those capable of offering niche or technically specialised services. Companies that can demonstrate unique technical capabilities and compliance with national testing standards for rare and inherited disorders are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish valuable partnerships with prominent healthcare institutions and enhance their market presence within the health sector.

## Notice

To provide Genetic testing for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) from provided sample taken by Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Genetic testing for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)

### Procurement Information

Genincode PLC are the only available economic provider who have capacity to facilitate the specialist testing of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) including reporting to meet the requirements of the national test directory for rare and inherited disorders, NHS England, National genomic test directory including poly genic risk scores.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039158-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 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 | £405,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039158-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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