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Contract Details Notice for the Provision of Rainin Pipette Tips

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 08:10

Award

10 Mar 2025 at 15:34

Award

25 Feb 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a direct contract to Mettler Toledo for the supply of Rainin Pipette Tips. This procurement, classified under central government and managed by the trust's Finance & Procurement Business Unit in Trafford, ensures compatibility with existing Rainin pipettes, approved by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The contract, valued at £718,169.19 excluding VAT, includes a possible extension for up to 24 months in 12-month increments, starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. A transparency notice was published on 25 February 2025, followed by a contract award notice on 10 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in precision pipette tips. Firms that can provide compliant, high-quality lab consumables compatible with existing equipment will find themselves well-positioned to compete advantageously. Additionally, businesses with established supply chains and the capability to meet stringent UKAS accreditation requirements will find this contract especially suitable, promoting partnerships with key healthcare institutions like the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Contract Details Notice for the Provision of Rainin Pipette Tips

Notice Description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Mettler-Toledo for the provision of Rainin Pipette Tips. The LiteTouchSystem (LTS) tips are the only compatible tips recommended by Mettler-Toledo for their Rainin pipettes that have been previously procured. Alternatives have been reviewed previously however they have been found to be a substandard fit on the Rainin Pipettes. This would lead to inaccurate test results, assay failures and resulting in the cost and time wastage of diagnostic operation. In addition, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for performing at the laboratory process for which these pipettes are used. According to UKAS the tip designed and identified specifically for the Rainin pipette should be used. MFT has awarded a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 7 - 'The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended to as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods services or works in circumstances where - (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance'. The value of this Procurement is PS718,169.19 excluding VAT. A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 25/02/2025. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 10/03/2025.

Procurement Information

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Mettler-Toledo for the provision of Rainin Pipette Tips. The LiteTouchSystem (LTS) tips are the only compatible tips recommended by Mettler-Toledo for their Rainin pipettes that have been previously procured. Alternatives have been reviewed previously however they have been found to be a substandard fit on the Rainin Pipettes. This would lead to inaccurate test results, assay failures and resulting in the cost and time wastage of diagnostic operation. In addition, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for performing at the laboratory process for which these pipettes are used. According to UKAS the tip designed and identified specifically for the Rainin pipette should be used. MFT has awarded a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 7 - 'The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended to as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods services or works in circumstances where - (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance'. The value of this Procurement is PS718,169.19 excluding VAT. A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 25/02/2025. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 10/03/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011912-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38437110 - Pipette tips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£718,196 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£718,196 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METTLER TOLEDO

METTLER-TOLEDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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