Scope
Reference
CAV-DCO (25-26) 96
Description
The All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) has routinely utilised Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) as a diagnostic tool for identifying Copy Number Variations (CNVs)-including deletions and duplications-across a range of genetic disorders. This testing supports clinical decision-making and patient treatment strategies.MLPA technology involves the use of oligonucleotide probe pairs that hybridise to specific DNA sequences within target genes. When both probes bind adjacently at a site of interest, they are ligated and subsequently amplified via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The amplified DNA fragments are then separated by capillary electrophoresis and analysed to detect CNVs.Since its inception, AWMGS has exclusively sourced MLPA probes and reagents from MRC Holland, a Netherlands-based supplier recognised for its specialised products in molecular diagnostics.
Contract 1. Medical Genetic Testing Kits
Supplier
Contract value
- £96,000 excluding VAT
- £115,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
MRC Holland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWG-4369-GJNP
Wilem Schoutenstraat 1
Amsterdam
1057 DI
Netherlands
Email: order@mrcholland.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Medical Genetic Testing Kits
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPR-7969-BTJG
Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nicola Williams
Telephone: +442921500649
Email: nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust
Summary of their role in this procurement: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, provides essential support services-such as procurement, payroll, legal, and employment services-to all NHS organisations across Wales. While Velindre Trust offers the legal and corporate framework for NWSSP's operation, the partnership is governed collectively by all NHS Wales bodies through the Shared Ser
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Contact organisation
Contact NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) for any enquiries.