--- title: "Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Analyser for Microbiology" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-07-27" --- # Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Analyser for Microbiology Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd.json) ## Summary The County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Analyser for Microbiology. This procurement falls under the goods sector and is taking place in the North East of England. The procurement method chosen is the open procedure, with the tender period set to close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 23rd August 2017. The contract, valued at approximately £164,176, is scheduled to commence on 4th December 2017 and may be extended for three additional 12-month periods. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment and diagnostic industry, particularly those that specialise in automated analysers. Companies that can provide reliable MALDI-TOF platforms with comprehensive technical support are well-suited to compete. The capability to efficiently handle a high volume of microbiological isolates, as the trust currently tests around 4580 per month, will be crucial for potential bidders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, aligning their offerings with the specific requirements stated by the trust. ## Notice County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to bring in-house a new automated Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Analyser including the provision of maintenance via a reagent rental contract basis, cost per test over a 7 year term with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12 months. Companies are required to provide an automated MALDI-TOF platform that will facilitate the rapid and accurate identification of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The analyser will be reliable and have excellent and comprehensive technical support and low downtime. The system will have a defined footprint, high ease of use and will be able to process a large number of isolates within the working day. The system required will provide identification of isolates and markers only. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently test for approximately 4580 isolates per month, 55,000 isolates per year. This tender is not for automated sensitivity testing which should not be included and will not at this time be supported. To express your interest in this opportunity please log on to the link below and follow the instructions on CARDEA; https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3777&Culture=en-GB .Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest is 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Additional information: To express your interest in this opportunity please log onto the link below and follow the instructions on CARDEA; https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3777&Culture=en-GB Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest is 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd August 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef49ec2-2414-464a-b934-a80de7810641 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 3 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £164,176 | | 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | PETERLEE | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR8 2RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton | | Westminster constituency | Easington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434000 - Analysers ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef49ec2-2414-464a-b934-a80de7810641 - 26 Jul 2017 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef49ec2-2414-464a-b934-a80de7810641 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef49ec2-2414-464a-b934-a80de7810641 27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3777&Culture=en-GB ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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