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TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF FLOW CYTOMETRY INSTRUMENTATION AND REAGENTS FOR THE HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE (IMMUNOPHENOTYPING LABORATORY)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

14 Oct 2021 at 14:31

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14 Jul 2021 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender titled "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF FLOW CYTOMETRY INSTRUMENTATION AND REAGENTS FOR THE HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE (IMMUNOPHENOTYPING LABORATORY)" for the acquisition of at least two state-of-the-art clinical flow cytometers. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions expected to be submitted by 10 August 2021. This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on cytometers, specifically for the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical instrumentation, particularly those involved in the supply of clinical flow cytometers and related reagents. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for automation in sample processing and are well-versed in rigorous quality control protocols will be particularly competitive. Additionally, businesses with a capability to meet the increasing workload expected for the Haemato-Oncology service, as well as those offering maintenance and training services, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF FLOW CYTOMETRY INSTRUMENTATION AND REAGENTS FOR THE HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE (IMMUNOPHENOTYPING LABORATORY)

Notice Description

The main objective of this Tender is to enable the acquisition of at least two state-of-the-art clinical flow cytometers which will take on the next 5-10 year cycle of clinical diagnostic immuno-phenotyping work carried out in the Clinical Immunology Service. We also require modern pre-analytical sample processing systems to enable greater automation and sample throughput, in turn augmenting assay standardisation and reproducibility. Responding suppliers must respond to the listed specification points covering all aspects such as instrumentation, software/hardware, reagents, maintenance, training and service contract options (see Tender spec document and Appendix 2 CIS Flow panels document). Costs must be shown in Pricing Schedules under the different 5+2 contract term options available. The supplier responses will then be assessed for each set of criteria. The University of Birmingham would also require a demo/trial run of instrumentation supplied by the leading contender(s) as a final hands-on assessment

Lot Information

Lot 1

* The supplier should assume an annual workload increase of 10% over the lifetime of the contract and must confirm that the system tendered will accommodate such an increase * The Pricing Schedule must include costs for all recommended internal QC analyses and associated multilevel Q.C. reagents for internal QC and calibrations. * The Pricing Schedule must include the cost for interfacing either directly or through middleware to the HIS network (DXC Telepath) * The Pricing Schedule must assume that rate of inflation price increases are linked to HSPI. * The Pricing Schedule must include options for cost per reportable result (CPRR). * Any minor laboratory alteration required to install the equipment must also be included and stated. * The life expectancy for all equipment must be stated. Where new equipment becomes available within the contract period that may have a positive impact on sample analysis, or workflow; this must be made available. * Service must be included based on a 24 hour maximum down time. Suppliers must state the maximum time between the order being placed and having the equipment ready for verification and validation * A catalogue of all consumable reagents must be made available for upload to the University's procurement system (Currently Proactis/Science Warehouse) * Software for tracking reagent inventory etc. should be made available. Scope: Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service The Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) is a regional specialist integrated diagnostic and follow-up service for Haematological neoplasms. Currently the unit serves a population of approx. 1.8million, however through a recent tendering process this population base is likely to increase to approx. 3.5million or more. The HODS tender should be based on the current workload (figures provided) which is based on the lower population (1.8million). However, provision for a significant increase in workload should be taken into account and included within the response where appropriate. The following specification applies to the flow cytometers to be located in the Haemato-Oncology / Immunophenotyping service. * Solutions for refining the whole workflow process through pre-analytical, analytical, post analytical phases are sought * Where multiples of hardware/software are included they must be of identical specification to allow seamless cross platform use. * Provision for equipment 'refresh' and staff training (where appropriate), must be included when new releases of hardware/software become available.

Options: Existing contract term may be extended for a further 24 months upon review by the University of Birmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025738-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33693000 - Other therapeutic products

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Susanna Ting, Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk, t.r.hasson@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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