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title: "Genetics MassArray consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9b7"
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published: "2025-03-05"
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# Genetics MassArray consumables

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e9b7

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of laboratory reagents and associated consumables specifically for the Agena MassARRAY4 instrument. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory reagents (CPV: 33696500). The location of goods delivery is the UKC22 region in the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method, using a direct award procedure without prior publication of a competition call, due to the uniqueness of the requisitioned MassARRAY4 instrument and its associated consumables which are exclusively supplied by Agena Bioscience GmbH. The contract was signed on 31 January 2025 with the supplier Agena Bioscience GmbH of Germany, and the total value of the contract is £528,410.20.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory supplies, particularly those that offer innovative solutions and exclusive products that meet precise scientific needs. Companies with expertise in providing specialised reagents and consumables, especially those with exclusive rights or unique product offerings, would find such procurement processes well-suited to their business model. Engaging in similar tenders can help businesses expand their market reach, forge strong partnerships with high-profile public health organisations, and contribute to significant advancements in clinical diagnostics and treatment support.

## Notice

Supply of reagents & associated consumables for use on the Agena MassARRAY4 instrument

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of reagents & associated consumables for use on the Agena MassARRAY4 instrument

### Procurement Information

The instrument Genetics have is the MassARRAY4 from Agena Bioscience. It is the only mass spectrometer instrument that is able to utilise the difference in mass between each of the bases which form DNA . This allows us to rapidly detect changes in patients DNA which may affect cancer treatments. We used end point PCR to amplify regions of DNA before using a single base extension method to detect the single base changes in DNA. This instrument differs to the traditional Mass spec systems used in microbiology which enable the detection of micro-organisms dependant on their mass. We therefore require the instrument and the reagents for use in order to maintain our rapid clinical delivery of results. Only Agena reagents & consumables can be used with this instrument. The UKHSA National Microbiology Framework was used for this procurement, which allows for direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008011-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £528,410 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGENA BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008011-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.agenabio.com
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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