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title: "Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607636"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2020-03-31"
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# Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607636

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## Summary

NHS Grampian, one of Scotland's largest health boards, has completed the procurement process for a SNP Microarray System for Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure, focused on acquiring equipment capable of detecting copy number variations (CNV) and SNP genotyping, crucial for clinical services. The tender was active until 27 January 2020, with an awarded contract to Life Technologies Ltd valued at £125,608. The delivery location for the equipment is the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Aberdeen, UK, and the contract aims to enhance the patient services provided to over half a million residents in the Grampian region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health technology and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced microarray systems. Companies focused on offering automated scanning solutions and associated analysis software stand to gain from engaging in future tenders with NHS Grampian. With the ongoing emphasis on health technology innovation, suppliers—especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—that demonstrate the capacity to meet rigorous quality and price criteria will find valuable opportunities for growth in this evolving market.

## Notice

The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian (the Authority) is one of the largest health boards in Scotland and is responsible for providing NHS services to over half a million people living in the Grampian Region of Scotland. The Authority's Department of Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology provides a microarray service for postnatal/prenatal and oncology patients. The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software. Further information is provided in the documents on the PCS Tender site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384659 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,608 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 2XE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384659
- 13 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375096

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375096
  Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System - The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384659
  Laboratory Genetics and Molecular Pathology Provision of a SNP Microarray System - The Authority is intending to purchase new equipment with the ability to process and scan SNP microarrays (capable of CNV detection and SNP genotyping). The system must enable batch flexibility to ensure efficient and responsive running of clinically urgent microarray services. Tenders are invited to provide an array system to deliver these services. This system must include all equipment required for processing and scanning SNP microarrays including an automated scanner and any associated analysis software.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607636

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