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Maintenance of Filmarray torch systems

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Filmarray torch systems to bioMerieux UK Limited. The procurement stage was complete, and the contract was signed on 29th January 2024, with a value of £260,595.9. The procurement method was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The industry category for this tender is 'services', and the location is in the UK, specifically in Cardiff.

This procurement opportunity for the maintenance of Filmarray torch systems presents a chance for SMEs in the health industry to engage with NHS Wales. BioMerieux UK Limited, being the Original Equipment Manufacturer, secured the contract due to the technical necessity and ongoing maintenance services provided. Businesses involved in health services and medical equipment maintenance would find this tender well-suited, especially those offering specialised technical solutions for molecular syndromic infectious disease testing.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Filmarray torch systems

Notice Description

The Biofire FilmArray Torch system has a comprehensive approach to molecular syndromic infectious disease testing. These platforms are an essential part of equipment for our acute diagnostic service in the network of laboratories, to enable a syndromic approach to testing, providing a rapid and accurate identification of the causative agents of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, central nervous system infections and sepsis diagnosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biofire FilmArray Torch system has a comprehensive approach to molecular syndromic infectious disease testing. This is the latest advancement in molecular infectious disease diagnostics, providing 6 times as more sample throughput per square foot of benchtop space. These platforms are an essential part of equipment for our acute diagnostic service in the network of laboratories, to enable a syndromic approach to testing, providing a rapid and accurate identification of the causative agents of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, central nervous system infections and sepsis diagnosis We propose to undertake a direct award to BioMerieux UK Limited as they are the Original Equipment manufacturer

Procurement Information

BioMerieux UK Limited is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with no alternative, and they have provided ongoing maintenance during the warranty period and the first 3 years after warranty expiration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-138469
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,595 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Gareth Rees, Mohammad.jaura
Contact Email
gareth.rees9@wales.nhs.uk, mohammad.jaura@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1639509429

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN465053
    Maintenance of Filmarray torch systems - The Biofire FilmArray Torch system has a comprehensive approach to molecular syndromic infectious disease testing. These platforms are an essential part of equipment for our acute diagnostic service in the network of laboratories, to enable a syndromic approach to testing, providing a rapid and accurate identification of the causative agents of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, central nervous system infections and sepsis diagnosis.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR469680
    Maintenance of Filmarray torch systems - The Biofire FilmArray Torch system has a comprehensive approach to molecular syndromic infectious disease testing. These platforms are an essential part of equipment for our acute diagnostic service in the network of laboratories, to enable a syndromic approach to testing, providing a rapid and accurate identification of the causative agents of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, central nervous system infections and sepsis diagnosis.

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