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Consumables and Maintenance for High Throughput Sonication Systems (Covaris)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road, Cardiff, UKL22, CF14 4HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nicola.williams33@nhs.wales.uk

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust

Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: nicola

Contact Email: nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
85930.3 GBP
Published
24 Sep 2025, 13:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Covaris
Official Source
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Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, acting on behalf of the All Wales Genomics Service, intends to award a contract to Covaris, Inc. for the provision of maintenance services and consumables associated with a high-throughput sonication system supporting Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows.The consumables and maintenance are essential to ensure consistent performance and reliability of the system, which is used to process samples in plate formats for downstream NGS library preparation. This supports the expansion of somatic cancer testing services across Wales.Covaris is the sole provider of consumables and maintenance for instruments utilising its patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) technology. No alternative suppliers were identified during market engagement, and these items are not available via national procurement frameworks.The contract will cover the supply of consumables and maintenance for a period of three years (inclusive of warranty), with an option to extend for up to two additional years.This notice is issued in accordance with procurement transparency obligations and to ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

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Contract Title: Consumables and Maintenance for High Throughput Sonication Systems (Covaris)

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