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QTYPE Testing Kits

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2025 at 11:58

Award

12 Feb 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Eurobio Scientific UK Limited for the provision of QTYPE testing kits specific to HLA typing using the LightCycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments. This procurement falls under the goods category of the 'Reagents and contrast media' industry, located in Manchester, UKD33. The contract, valued at £41,536.38, commenced on 26th February 2025 and has the potential to be extended for up to 24 additional months in 12-month increments. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, as justified under section 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to technical reasons, ensuring that the required compatibility and performance standards are met by the specific supplier, Eurobio Scientific UK Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised reagents and diagnostic kits, particularly those with capabilities for advanced PCR testing. Companies like Eurobio Scientific, which have established agreements and specialised distribution channels, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. This contract allows for substantial potential growth, including continuity and extension options for up to three years, providing long-term business stability and the potential for increased market presence within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

QTYPE Testing Kits

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of QTYPE Testing Kits

Lot Information

Lot 1

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding a contract to Eurobio Scientific for the provision of QTYPE testing kits.

The Trust currently utilises QTYPE testing kits in conjunction with QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates for use with the LightCycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments, which have been previously procured, for HLA typing. The QTYPE testing kits are the compatible qPCR kits for the Lightcycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments for HLA typing of DNA tests. The QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are required to use the QTYPE testing kits.

QTYPE kits and QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are a trademark of CareDx. CareDx has signed a new distribution agreement with Eurobio Scientific, based in the UK.

As such, a negotiated procedure without prior publication has been followed and is believed to be justified under section 32(2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - 'competition is absent for technical reasons'.

A VEAT notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 12th February 2025. Reference 2025/S 000-004754.

Options: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a able to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 month increments.

Procurement Information

The Trust currently utilises QTYPE testing kits in conjunction with QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates for use with the LightCycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments, which have been previously procured, for HLA typing. The QTYPE testing kits are the compatible qPCR kits for the Lightcycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments for HLA typing of DNA tests. The QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are required to use the QTYPE testing kits.<br/><br/>QTYPE kits and QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are a trademark of CareDx. CareDx has signed a new distribution agreement with Eurobio Scientific, based in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007273-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,536 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Beckie Wiltshire
Contact Email
beckie.wiltshire@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1615372308

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9WL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC

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