---
title: "Medical Genetics Testing Kits"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120665"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120665.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2022-08-10"
---

# Medical Genetics Testing Kits

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120665

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Medical Genetics Testing Kits" was carried out by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. The industry category for this contract is Health. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board aimed to renew the existing contract with MRC-Holland b.v. for a 4-year period, as MRC-Holland is the only supplier of MLPA reagents, essential for DNA copy number quantification.

This tender for Medical Genetics Testing Kits offers an opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare industry, specifically those involved in genetic testing services. The procurement stage was completed with an award to MRC-Holland b.v. The nature of this procurement makes it suitable for large-scale suppliers with expertise in providing unique and essential medical products. The contract was valued at 160,000 GBP and was signed on 30th May 2022.

## Notice

Medical Genetics Testing Kits

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medical Genetics Testing Kits for the All Wales Medical Genetics Service.

### Procurement Information

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to renew the existing contract with MRC Holland for a 4 Year Period. The renewal will provide seamless service continuation. The current supplier MRC Holland is the only supplier of MLPA reagents. MLPA is the gold standard for DNA copy number quantification and is used in the Cardiff Genetics Laboratory to test both hereditary disorders and tumours. MRC Holland is the inventor and manufacturer of MLPA probe kits and reagents. Therefore, this unique technology cannot be purchased from any other supplier. The ISO 13485:2003 certification of MRC-Holland for the design, development, manufacture and distribution of SALSA MLPA kits complied with the laboratory's ISO 15189 standard for selection of testing methodologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120665 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 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 | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MRC-HOLLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120665
- 22 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120665

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR395467
  Medical Genetics Testing Kits - Medical Genetics Testing Kits
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG407507
  Medical Genetics Testing Kits - Medical Genetics Testing Kits

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-120665

## Provenance

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