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Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2025 at 12:26

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17 Mar 2025 at 15:28

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03 Mar 2025 at 08:01

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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Notice Title

Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

Notice Description

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 PS304,167.24 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.

Procurement Information

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 PS304,167.24 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012247-2025
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

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
£304,167 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 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
1
Supplier Name

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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