Tender

029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE) is currently conducting a procurement process (Tender ID: UWE/029/2018) for the provision of disposable reagent cartridges for an in-vitro diagnostic device. This tender, classified under diagnostic supplies, is taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2018. The expected contract period is from 1st October 2018 to 1st October 2020, and the contract value is estimated at £150,000, with a minimum value of £120,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the EU threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of diagnostic products, particularly those that can develop bespoke cartridges suitable for UWE's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on their participation. Businesses that possess expertise in fluidic systems, biomarker measurement, and rapid diagnostic technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aligns with the discrete needs outlined in the tender description.

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Notice Title

029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device

Notice Description

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common and unpleasant problem affecting thousands of people. It leads to painful symptoms and time off work, and sometimes significant complications, such as kidney damage. GPs diagnose UTI in patients based on their symptoms. Often they will also check a urine sample for infecting bacteria, and for white blood cells, which show the patient's body is generating an inflammatory reaction to the infection. Current methods to look for bacteria and inflammation are slow and sometimes unreliable- it can take three days to get a result for a urine sample sent to a microbiology laboratory. As the patient has ongoing symptoms, the GP will sometimes prescribe antibiotics before the result is back. One fluidic cartridge will be used for each patient test and it will be docked with the instrument when measurement is required. The measurement process for each biomarker involves a magneto-immunoassay. The instrument will perform the following main functions (1) control of sample collection and preparation process, (2) control of magnetic particles to capture the biomarkers, (3) measurement of bound magnetic particles, and (4) the use of an algorithm to convert output of measurement to biomarker concentration. The University now seeks the supply of bespoke cartridges that can be used for testing patient samples. It is expected that the bespoke cartridges will be supplied within 24 months. The key requirements for the cartridge design have already been established at UWE. The cartridge will enable simultaneous measurement of 3 bacteria and one marker of inflammation from a urine sample. It will incorporate storage of the necessary reagents for the assay, so the measurement can take place by simply adding a urine sample (1 and 10mls) to the cartridge. Additional information: Please register on In-Tend to receive notifications of our tenders: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 1 Oct 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HE PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AVON
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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