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title: "Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630598"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2020-09-15"
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# Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630598

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract titled "Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment" on 11th September 2020. This procurement falls under the goods category and relates to the education sector. The contract was completed without a competitive process due to the specific technical requirements of the consumables involved, which are uniquely suited for use with existing IVF equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a formal process, although in this instance, competition was not solicited due to the nature of the items and past collaboration between the buying organisation and the supplier.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical or IVF-related consumables, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in developing highly technical products for specialised medical procedures. Companies like Cook UK Ltd, which have an established relationship with the University of Aberdeen, had the advantage in this procurement. Businesses looking to expand in this niche market may find potential opportunities by forging similar alliances, investing in research and development of tailored products, and understanding the technical requirements of IVF processes.

## Notice

Consumables for IVF Equipment: This contract has been awarded to Cooks Medical UK Ltd without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure. Competition was absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The centre has worked with Cook Medical UK over the years to perfect the materials used in the highly specialised procedure of human ovum harvest, the manipulation of the human ova and the replacement of the embryo. The consumables are designed to be used with the suction pump which the Centre purchased several years ago, and which is still fit for purpose.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumables for IVF Equipment: This contract has been awarded to Cooks Medical UK Ltd without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure. Competition was absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The centre has worked with Cook Medical UK over the years to perfect the materials used in the highly specialised procedure of human ovum harvest, the manipulation of the human ova and the replacement of the embryo. The consumables are designed to be used with the suction pump which the Centre purchased several years ago, and which is still fit for purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394751 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,274 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| 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 | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394751

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394751
  Award of Contract for Consumables for IVF Equipment - Consumables for IVF Equipment: This contract has been awarded to Cooks Medical UK Ltd without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure. Competition was absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: The centre has worked with Cook Medical UK over the years to perfect the materials used in the highly specialised procedure of human ovum harvest, the manipulation of the human ova and the replacement of the embryo. The consumables are designed to be used with the suction pump which the Centre purchased several years ago, and which is still fit for purpose.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630598

## Provenance

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