Award

Maintenance of Filmarray torch systems

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2024 at 11:11

Award

29 Jan 2024 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Filmarray torch systems to bioMerieux UK Limited. This contract, with a value of £260,595.9 GBP, was signed on January 29, 2024. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The maintenance service is critical for diagnosing infectious diseases and involves cutting-edge technology used in laboratories across the network.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in providing repair and maintenance services for measuring, testing, and checking apparatus, specifically in the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in molecular syndromic infectious disease testing and equipment maintenance would find this tender well-suited for bidding. The direct award to bioMerieux UK Limited highlights the importance of being a specialist in the field, showcasing the preference for the Original Equipment Manufacturer for this service.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Filmarray torch systems

Notice Description

The Biofire FilmArray Torch system has a comprehensive approach to molecular syndromic infectious disease testing. These platforms are an essential part of equipment for our acute diagnostic service in the network of laboratories, to enable a syndromic approach to testing, providing a rapid and accurate identification of the causative agents of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, central nervous system infections and sepsis diagnosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biofire FilmArray Torch system has a comprehensive approach to molecular syndromic infectious disease testing. This is the latest advancement in molecular infectious disease diagnostics, providing 6 times as more sample throughput per square foot of benchtop space. These platforms are an essential part of equipment for our acute diagnostic service in the network of laboratories, to enable a syndromic approach to testing, providing a rapid and accurate identification of the causative agents of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, central nervous system infections and sepsis diagnosis We propose to undertake a direct award to BioMerieux UK Limited as they are the Original Equipment manufacturer

Procurement Information

BioMerieux UK Limited is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with no alternative, and they have provided ongoing maintenance during the warranty period and the first 3 years after warranty expiration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04356c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007305-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,595 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Mohammad.jaura
Contact Email
mohammad.jaura@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1639509429

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

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