Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has awarded a contract to Stemcell Technologies UK Ltd for the provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables. The contract, awarded under section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6 of The Procurement Act, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, is for a total value of £304,167.24 excluding VAT. The key equipment involved includes ROBOSEP Human CD3 Selection WB kits, ROBOSEP Human CD15 Positive Selection kits, and ROBOSEP Tip head polishing compound used in the Transplant Laboratory at Manchester Royal Infirmary. This equipment is integral to the operations of the laboratory, particularly in DNA testing and haematopoietic progenitor stem cell transplantation engraftment monitoring. The contract commenced on 2nd April 2025 and will run through 1st April 2026, with potential extensions of up to 24 months.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory supplies, particularly those producing reagents and contrast media. The niche requirement for ROBOSEP-compatible kits positions it well for companies with expertise in automated cell isolation technologies. Stemcell Technologies UK Ltd, benefiting from its technical compatibility and specialization, demonstrates how businesses with innovative, tailored solutions can secure contracts amidst limited competition. Businesses with similar technological capabilities may find opportunities in this and similar tenders from medical and research institutes.

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Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st April 2025 12:26:39 PM
Contract Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding 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. In addition, 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. MFT is awarding a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6 - 'Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required'. The value of this Procurement is £304,167.24 excluding VAT. A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 03/03/2025. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 17/03/2025.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cb

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

beckie.wiltshire@mft.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital

Trafford

M41 5SL

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD

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Contract Award Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

17th March 2025 15:28:07 PM
Contract Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding 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. In addition, 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. MFT intends to award a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6 - 'Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required'. The value of this Procurement is £304,167.24 excluding VAT. A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 03/03/2025.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cb

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

beckie.wiltshire@mft.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital

Trafford

M41 5SL

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD

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Award, Contract

ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd March 2025 08:01:30 AM
Contract Summary

Procurement of ROBOSEP Kits and Consuambles
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cb

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Name

Beckie Wiltshire

Buyer Email

beckie.wiltshire@mft.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital

Trafford

M41 5SL

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD

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Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Contract Summary