--- title: "029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2018-08-07" --- # 029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18588efc-694c-4b08-ac1c-62bfbd33cfd1.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England (UWE) is currently conducting a procurement process (Tender ID: UWE/029/2018) for the provision of disposable reagent cartridges for an in-vitro diagnostic device. This tender, classified under diagnostic supplies, is taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2018. The expected contract period is from 1st October 2018 to 1st October 2020, and the contract value is estimated at £150,000, with a minimum value of £120,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the EU threshold. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of diagnostic products, particularly those that can develop bespoke cartridges suitable for UWE's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on their participation. Businesses that possess expertise in fluidic systems, biomarker measurement, and rapid diagnostic technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aligns with the discrete needs outlined in the tender description. ## Notice Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common and unpleasant problem affecting thousands of people. It leads to painful symptoms and time off work, and sometimes significant complications, such as kidney damage. GPs diagnose UTI in patients based on their symptoms. Often they will also check a urine sample for infecting bacteria, and for white blood cells, which show the patient's body is generating an inflammatory reaction to the infection. Current methods to look for bacteria and inflammation are slow and sometimes unreliable- it can take three days to get a result for a urine sample sent to a microbiology laboratory. As the patient has ongoing symptoms, the GP will sometimes prescribe antibiotics before the result is back. One fluidic cartridge will be used for each patient test and it will be docked with the instrument when measurement is required. The measurement process for each biomarker involves a magneto-immunoassay. The instrument will perform the following main functions (1) control of sample collection and preparation process, (2) control of magnetic particles to capture the biomarkers, (3) measurement of bound magnetic particles, and (4) the use of an algorithm to convert output of measurement to biomarker concentration. The University now seeks the supply of bespoke cartridges that can be used for testing patient samples. It is expected that the bespoke cartridges will be supplied within 24 months. The key requirements for the cartridge design have already been established at UWE. The cartridge will enable simultaneous measurement of 3 bacteria and one marker of inflammation from a urine sample. It will incorporate storage of the necessary reagents for the assay, so the measurement can take place by simply adding a urine sample (1 and 10mls) to the cartridge. Additional information: Please register on In-Tend to receive notifications of our tenders: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 1 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HE PORTAL | | Locality | AVON | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies ## Release History - 7 Aug 2018 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c - 7 Aug 2018 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c - 7 Aug 2018 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e525aa6-65a7-45cb-9b93-35252345689c 7th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwe.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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