Scope
Reference
6539/26
Description
We propose to update the Image Capture and analysis system used by the Genomics Laboratory in Barclay House. Funding has been received from NHSE
Contract 1. Purchase of Digital Cytogenetics Imaging
Supplier
Contract value
- £335,710.74 excluding VAT
- £402,852.89 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
A direct award to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited is justified as the proposed solution represents a fully compatible upgrade to the Trust’s existing cytogenomics imaging platform, and no reasonable alternative supplier is able to deliver an equivalent solution without significant technical, clinical, regulatory and operational risk, including full system replacement, revalidation of diagnostic workflows, and disruption to critical laboratory services.
Supplier
Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQX-1155-WWNY
Larch House, Woodlands Business Park Breckland, Linford Wood
Milton Keynes
MK14 6FG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Purchase of Digital Cytogenetics Imaging
Contracting authority
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYL-1513-MZZL
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Elizabeth Kimpton
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement and Compliance
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-6438-DGPX
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark