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title: "Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564112"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN BOARD \"NHS LOTHIAN\""
published: "2019-10-10"
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# Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN BOARD "NHS LOTHIAN"  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564112

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## Summary

The NHS Lothian Board, based in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing." This open tender, initiated to lease sophisticated liquid handling robotics, was officially awarded on 10 October 2019. The procurement process falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £132,623.40. Interested suppliers submitted their bids electronically, with the decision-making process prioritising quality (70%) over price (30). The awarded product is intended for delivery to the NHS Lothian facilities, contributing to the advancement of DNA sequencing technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical technology and automation sectors. Companies specialising in liquid handling robotics, particularly those capable of engineering solutions compliant with NHS standards, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. With NHS Lothian's ongoing focus on cutting-edge health technologies, businesses can leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence in the healthcare sector, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts in the future.

## Notice

Lothian Health Bord is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lothian Health Board is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Extension of the term of the contract up to a maximum of 36 months at the discretion of Lothian Health Board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368920 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2019 |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,623 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN BOARD "NHS LOTHIAN" |
| Additional buyers | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368920
- 23 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361471
- 19 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360956
- 12 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337055

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337055&idx=1
  14th November 2018 - Brief - Liquid handling robot for automated whole exome library preparation for NGS DNA sequencing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337055
  RFI - Liquid handling robot for automated whole exome library preparation for NGS DNA sequencing - NHS Lothian has released this PIN as a Request for Information (RFI) to suppliers able to provide a liquid handling robot with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS Lothian with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. Further information is provided in the Brief attached to this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360956
  Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing - Lothian Health Bord is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368920
  Liquid Handling Robotics for Automated Whole Exome Library Preparation for NGS DNA Sequencing - Lothian Health Bord is looking to lease liquid handling robotics with approved protocol(s) for automated whole exome DNA library preparation for NGS sequencing.

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