--- title: "028/2018 Diagnostic Instrument for the Detection of UTIs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2018-07-30" --- # 028/2018 Diagnostic Instrument for the Detection of UTIs Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a42b0ef7-ecca-42d3-a3ac-a1d308057a09.json) ## Summary The Higher Education (HE) Portal in Bristol is currently seeking suppliers for the "028/2018 Diagnostic Instrument for the Detection of UTIs". This is a public procurement process categorised under diagnostic supplies, with a budget of £150,000. The tender period is set to end on 17 August 2018, and the expected contract duration will commence on 1 October 2018 and run until 28 September 2020. Interested suppliers must follow the open procurement method and it is worth noting that the contract is not classified as a recurrent procurement. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical device manufacturing and suppliers of diagnostic technology. Companies with expertise in bespoke instrument development and those focused on innovative healthcare solutions aimed at reducing the operational times of diagnostic testing will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria indicating that they are welcome to bid. ## 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. 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/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 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 | 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 - 30 Jul 2018 at 13:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 30 Jul 2018 at 12:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0434e08-b18f-4609-bad8-036323638ef0 30th July 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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