---
title: "NP88024 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - Hamilton Service & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776191"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT"
published: "2024-08-26"
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# NP88024 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - Hamilton Service & Maintenance

Buyer: STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776191

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is the Strategic Sourcing, National Procurement, situated in Edinburgh. The contract titled "NP88024 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - Hamilton Service & Maintenance" falls under the health industry category. This tender involves service and maintenance costs for Hamilton instruments installed in NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratories within NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The procurement is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th August 2024 and set to run from 14th September 2024 to 13th September 2025. This tender used a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award due to the technical nature of the service required, which could only be provided by the original equipment manufacturer, Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment maintenance and service, particularly those with expertise in high-tech laboratory instruments. Companies that offer specialized technical services, especially those with prior experience working with health organizations or medical laboratories, stand to benefit greatly. Engaging in such high-profile contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to future procurement opportunities within the public health sector. Given that such technical expertise was a decisive factor in the procurement process, businesses with similar capabilities should prepare to leverage their specialised skills in similar tenders.

## Notice

Scope of this Contract Award is for the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased Hamilton instruments - Equipment Brands (NGS STAR 96 and STARlet 8 AL) installed within the NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratory located within both NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased Hamilton Instruments -Equipment Brands (NGS STAR 96 and STARlet 8 AL) installed within the NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratories located within NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons". Only Hamilton have the ability and expertise to deliver the requirements as they are the original equipment manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512823 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £267,470 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATEGIC SOURCING, NATIONAL PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43121500 - Well-testing equipment

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512823

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512823
  NP88024 - COVID-19 Sequencing Labs - Hamilton Service & Maintenance - Scope of this Contract Award is for the Service & Maintenance costs of the purchased Hamilton instruments - Equipment Brands (NGS STAR 96 and STARlet 8 AL) installed within the NHS Scotland Sequencing laboratory located within both NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776191

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