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018/2018 Provision of Instrument Module for the Detection of Urinary Tract Infections

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE) is seeking suppliers for the provision of an instrument module designed for the detection of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This procurement falls under the health industry category, with an estimated contract value of £50,000, and a minimum value of £40,000. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals. The tender period will close on 15 June 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 3 July 2018, continuing for two years until 2 July 2020. The contract delivery will take place in the South West region, specifically at UWE's facilities in Bristol, postcode BS16 1QY.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in medical equipment and testing instruments to grow and innovate in the healthcare sector. Companies focused on diagnostic devices and rapid testing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The partnership with UWE will allow suppliers to engage closely with academia and healthcare practitioners, providing an environment for collaborative development of new technologies that aim to enhance patient care and support NHS treatment pathways.

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Notice Title

018/2018 Provision of Instrument Module for the Detection of Urinary Tract Infections

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. However, if the result received actually shows no infection, antibiotics could be harmful to the patient, and to the community at large, due to increasing risk of antibiotic resistance. In collaboration with NHS Trust partners, the University of the West of England is developing a device that can be used in GP practices to identify UTI bacteria and inflammation in five minutes. The patients will give a urine sample to the practice nurse, who will then put some of the sample into a test cartridge. This fluidic cartridge contains antibodies to common UTI bacteria, and a protein which is a better test for inflammation than the current check for white blood cells. When the cartridge goes into the new instrument, the diagnosis will be made. Patient feedback on our plans has been received from patient panels supporting the research team through focus groups and direct feedback. This emphasised the importance of ensuring the test is safe, easy to use for nurses, inexpensive for GP practices, and easy to store. We must ensure the device is accurate, gives results in line with standard tests, and we will ensure it enhances NHS treatment pathways. 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. Details of this assay are provided in document 14. The instrument will perform the following 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. UWE requires the delivery of a unit to perform function (2) - control of magnetic particles to capture biomarkers and (3) above - measurement of bound magnetic particles. Key elements will be precise, reproducible movement of magnets to optimise the positioning of magnetic particles within the fluid flow to ensure capture of the majority of particles and developing robust system for measurement of the required 4 biomarkers. This contract will require a close working relationship between the Supplier and the University ... Additional information: Please register your interest on the HE In-Tend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f99911-cd59-46d0-b910-41e1664a388e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2018 - 2 Jul 2020 2-3 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
HE PORTAL
Contact Name
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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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