Tender

Supply and Maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Feb 2022 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the supply and maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) system, a critical tool for the Biochemical Genetics Unit to analyse clinical samples according to ISO15189:2012 standards. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th March 2022. The relevant procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their bids. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022, with a duration running until 31st March 2027, and the delivery addresses are located in Cambridge, England, postcode CB2 0QQ.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those experienced in providing analytical systems or laboratory maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender welcoming, as the procurement authority encourages participation from such businesses. Companies adept at adhering to high-quality standards and offering robust after-sales support will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, driving potential growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System

Notice Description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the supply and maintenance of a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System. The Biochemical Genetics Unit requires a Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) system to ensure reliable and robust analysis of clinical samples to ISO15189:2012 standards. The regional unit provides testing for the investigation of patients with suspected inherited metabolic disorders, and monitoring of known patients. Its current repertoire includes urine organic acid (qualitative organic acid profiling and quantitative analysis) and plasma very long chain fatty acid analyses. Urine vanillylmandelate and homovanillate analysis is also undertaken for the diagnosis and monitoring of neuroblastoma. Tender documents are available to download from the Trust's e-sourcing portal hosted by BravoSolutions (Jaggaer). Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the BravoSolutions eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login onto the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT(itt_2343) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender:- Click 'My Response' under ' ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you have any issues accessing or using the e-Tendering Portal please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk /eSourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d492a73-e37a-4835-8c21-efa51e22c27f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f983c7-0937-40db-986d-bc95d33e8e48
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kevin Macey
Contact Email
kevin.macey@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223 274304

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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