--- title: "029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2019-01-31" --- # 029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device - AWARD Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6044625d-e24c-4555-b1e5-1fa3fa207bf6.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the University of the West of England (UWE), which is seeking suppliers for the "029/2018 Provision of Disposable Reagent Cartridges for an In-Vitro Diagnostic Device." This initiative falls within the diagnostic supplies industry and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Bristol. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period started on 1st October 2018 and will conclude on 1st October 2020. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with the contract value estimated at £150,000, while the minimum value is set at £120,000. The relevant deadline for the tender period was on 17th August 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the medical supply sector, particularly those supplying diagnostic equipment or associated consumables. Companies that specialise in the production of bespoke medical products, especially those meeting the specifications for the required disposable reagent cartridges, will find this tender suitable for their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition and innovation in this field. ## 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3ff4bc-201d-4116-a4ce-63dd87eed14e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2019 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KINNEIR DUFORT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies ## Release History - 31 Jan 2019 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3ff4bc-201d-4116-a4ce-63dd87eed14e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3ff4bc-201d-4116-a4ce-63dd87eed14e 31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwe.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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