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title: "028/2018 Diagnostic Instrument for the Detection of UTIs - AWARD"
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# 028/2018 Diagnostic Instrument for the Detection of UTIs - AWARD

Buyer: HE PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b6fd637-790c-46eb-bf6f-233c738f4ef9

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by HE Portal, seeking bids for the supply of a diagnostic instrument designed to detect urinary tract infections (UTIs). This open tender, titled "028/2018 Diagnostic Instrument for the Detection of UTIs - AWARD," has a procurement method of an open procedure. The total monetary value of the contract is set at £150,000, with a minimum value of £120,000. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2019 and conclude on 28th September 2020, with the tender period having ended on 17th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the medical supplies sector, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract aligns with their operating capacities. Companies that can meet the bespoke requirements for the development and supply of medical diagnostic instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market position and customer base within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

UWE now seeks the supply of a bespoke instrument for detection of Urinary tract infection (UTI) which 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9995eb78-15de-40ab-a6e2-14fdb85493b9 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2019 - 28 Sep 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 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9995eb78-15de-40ab-a6e2-14fdb85493b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9995eb78-15de-40ab-a6e2-14fdb85493b9
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uwe.ac.uk

## Provenance

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