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title: "Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000592602"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS TAYSIDE"
published: "2020-03-10"
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# Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Buyer: NHS TAYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592602

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## Summary

NHS Tayside has initiated a public procurement process for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) based in Dundee, UK. The procurement aims to lease laboratory equipment and purchase consumables for a more effective implementation of NIPT in trisomy screening. The open procedure, classified under health services, has reached the award stage as of February 28, 2020, with a contract value of £940,000. This project's main goal is to enhance diagnostic performance and patient experience during the screening process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare technology and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in diagnostic testing equipment and reagents. Companies with experience in providing NIPT solutions or related IT systems for analysis and reporting would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The single supplier requirement indicates that successful bidders will need to demonstrate strong technical capability and cost-effectiveness, making it essential for prospective suppliers to showcase their compliance with quality management standards and innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

The procurement project was seeking to lease laboratory equipment and to purchase consumables / reagents which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing(NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement was for services for a single Supplier for the lease of equipment to undertake NIPT that focuses on T13, T18 and T21. The tender will include the following areas: - NIPT testing equipment - Associated reagents and consumables - Complete IT solution for analysis, reporting and short-term data storage

Renewal: Possibility of extending for 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383391 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £940,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS TAYSIDE |
| Additional buyers | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 9SY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383391
- 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362042

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362042
  Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - The procurement project is seeking to lease laboratory equipment and to purchase consumables / reagents which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing(NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383391
  Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - The procurement project was seeking to lease laboratory equipment and to purchase consumables / reagents which will deliver an evaluative implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing(NIPT) as a second line screen for the first and second trimester trisomy 21, 13 and 18 screening programme. It aims to provide a better patient experience by improving the diagnostic performance of the screen with the offer of NIPT as a second line screen.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592602
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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