Award

ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Mar 2025 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables through a direct award. The procurement, classified under the goods category, was directly awarded to STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD due to technical compatibility requirements. This contract, with a gross value of £365,000.69, will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extensions for up to 24 months. The procurement supports the institution's ongoing need for ROBOSEP Human CD3 and CD15 kits, essential for DNA testing in their Transplant Laboratory located in Trafford, Manchester. The Transplant Laboratory, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, relies on these specific kits for their automated cell isolation instruments.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in medical and laboratory supplies, particularly those specialising in bespoke reagents and automated testing solutions. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality, specialised consumables and laboratory technologies will find this contract particularly appealing. Given the recurrent nature of the procurement with potential yearly extensions, businesses can benefit from long-term relationships and a steady demand for specialised products. This opportunity is most suitable for established enterprises with expertise in biomedical research and development, as well as those capable of complying with stringent accreditation standards.

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Notice Title

ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

Notice Description

Procurement of ROBOSEP Kits and Consuambles

Procurement Information

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract to Stemcell Technologies for the provision of ROBOSEP testing kits and consumables. The Trust currently utilises ROBOSEP Human CD3 Selection WB kits, ROBOSEP Human CD15 Positive Selection kits and ROBOSEP Tip head polishing compound in the Transplant Laboratory at Manchester Royal Infirmary for use with the ROBOSEP automated cell isolation instrument, which has been previously procured. The ROBOSEP kits and tip polishing compound are only compatible with the ROBOSEP instruments for automated cell isolation from blood samples for DNA tests undertaken by the Transplant Laboratory. The Transplant Laboratory has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service for performing Haematopoietic progenitor stem cell transplantation engraftment monitoring using DNA derived from ROBOSEP-isolated cell populations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007589-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
£304,167 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
1
Supplier Name

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES

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