Planning

Clinical Chemistry Analyser

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Jul 2017 at 10:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a planning stage for a tender titled "Clinical Chemistry Analyser," relevant to the biochemical analysers industry. Located in Liverpool, England, this procurement process aims to identify suitable suppliers who can provide a small, automated clinical chemistry analyser capable of performing specific neurobiochemistry tests. The key deadline for supplier engagement is set for 23rd February 2018, with the notice published on 19th July 2017. The Trust is interested in both purchasing options and managed service contracts, allowing flexibility in procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory analysers and biomedical technologies. Companies that offer products meeting the specified requirements, such as automated systems with a small footprint, minimal maintenance, and the capability of interfacing with laboratory information management systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, suppliers with experience in clinical applications and reagent supply will find this tender pertinent for expanding their market presence within healthcare institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Chemistry Analyser

Notice Description

The Walton Centre is the only hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services. The Neuroscience Laboratories within The Walton Centre offer a specialist repertoire of Neurobiochemistry, Neuroimmunology and Neuropathology tests. In our Neurobiochemistry department we are in need of a small, automated clinical chemistry analyser as specified below. Test repertoire The analyser must have fully validated methods for the following analytes over a clinically relevant concentration range: * Serum albumin * Serum total protein * Serum/plasma glucose * Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) total protein * CSF glucose * CSF lactate If all of these tests are not available as standard reagents, an alternative approach must be given. For example, there may be the option of "open channels" that allow other reagents to be used. Assay traceability and proven good external quality assurance (EQA) performance would need to be demonstrated. The system must also be able to provide a haemolysis, icteric, lipaemic (HIL) index. Workload Example annual workload figures are given below. The figures supplied are the number of requests received in the financial year April 2016 - March 2017 and include EQA samples but not internal quality controls (iQC). Test Annual workload Serum albumin 984 Serum total protein 1078 Serum/plasma glucose 1044 CSF total protein 986 CSF glucose 984 CSF lactate 263 This gives an approximate total annual workload of 5339 tests and an approximate daily workload of 20 tests. Other requirements * A bench top analyser (as opposed to floor standing) with a small footprint would be preferred. * Due to the relatively low workload, long on-board reagent stability is preferred to minimise wastage. * Minimal daily/weekly/monthly maintenance * Able to accept a wide range of different sample tubes * Small dead volume * Easy to use and intuitive software for reagent management, scheduled maintenance, calibrations, sample flags etc Interfacing The system would need to have a bi-directional interface to our laboratory information management system (LIMS). A barcode reader should read the specimen number and use this to obtain the ordered tests from the LIMS. Once analysis is complete, the results should be returned to the LIMS with any cautionary flags or alerts. The department currently uses TD-Synergy and TD Workstation supplied by Technidata as its LIMS provider. If you are able to supply an analyser that meets this specification please could you provide indicative costs for equipment, reagents, consumables and servicing. The Trust is open to a managed service contract/reagent rental option. Please also indicate what the water requirements of the analyser are and whether a water system would be supplied or whether the Trust would need to source this separately. Additional information: This notice is specifically for the purpose to find suitable suppliers within the market place who can supply as per the specification. This process is for early supplier engagement and no contract will be awarded on the back of this advert. For any further details or to submit any information please contact Allan Smith allan.smith@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ad2a7e-7e36-4e67-8298-90995c10420f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434500 - Biochemical analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

38434570 - Haematology analysers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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