---
title: "The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-126440"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
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-kuma6s-126440

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services is purchasing The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, with a contract value of £400,000. The procurement method used was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The deadline for this tender was 2022-11-07, and the location is in Cardiff, UK. The industry category is Health (COFOG code 07).

This tender for DNA Maxwell Kits offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of genetic testing and medical equipment. Businesses that specialise in providing consumables for automated DNA extraction instruments, specifically the Maxwell 16 instrument, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The single supplier awarded the contract, Promega Uk Ltd, demonstrates that opportunities exist for businesses with the capabilities to meet the exceptional standards required by the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126440 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | ST. ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126440
- 16 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126440

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV418568
  The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits - The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services situated within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY436325
  The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits - The Provision of DNA Maxwell Kits for the All-Wales Medical Genomics Services situated within the Cardiff & Vale Health Board.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-126440

## Provenance

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