--- title: "Clinical Chemistry Analyser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-07-19" --- # Clinical Chemistry Analyser Buyer: THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc98cd3f-9fe8-494e-b7db-6e4531e6cdf4.json) ## Summary The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a planning stage for a tender titled "Clinical Chemistry Analyser," relevant to the biochemical analysers industry. Located in Liverpool, England, this procurement process aims to identify suitable suppliers who can provide a small, automated clinical chemistry analyser capable of performing specific neurobiochemistry tests. The key deadline for supplier engagement is set for 23rd February 2018, with the notice published on 19th July 2017. The Trust is interested in both purchasing options and managed service contracts, allowing flexibility in procurement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory analysers and biomedical technologies. Companies that offer products meeting the specified requirements, such as automated systems with a small footprint, minimal maintenance, and the capability of interfacing with laboratory information management systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, suppliers with experience in clinical applications and reagent supply will find this tender pertinent for expanding their market presence within healthcare institutions. ## Notice The Walton Centre is the only hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services. The Neuroscience Laboratories within The Walton Centre offer a specialist repertoire of Neurobiochemistry, Neuroimmunology and Neuropathology tests. In our Neurobiochemistry department we are in need of a small, automated clinical chemistry analyser as specified below. Test repertoire The analyser must have fully validated methods for the following analytes over a clinically relevant concentration range: * Serum albumin * Serum total protein * Serum/plasma glucose * Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) total protein * CSF glucose * CSF lactate If all of these tests are not available as standard reagents, an alternative approach must be given. For example, there may be the option of "open channels" that allow other reagents to be used. Assay traceability and proven good external quality assurance (EQA) performance would need to be demonstrated. The system must also be able to provide a haemolysis, icteric, lipaemic (HIL) index. Workload Example annual workload figures are given below. The figures supplied are the number of requests received in the financial year April 2016 - March 2017 and include EQA samples but not internal quality controls (iQC). Test Annual workload Serum albumin 984 Serum total protein 1078 Serum/plasma glucose 1044 CSF total protein 986 CSF glucose 984 CSF lactate 263 This gives an approximate total annual workload of 5339 tests and an approximate daily workload of 20 tests. Other requirements * A bench top analyser (as opposed to floor standing) with a small footprint would be preferred. * Due to the relatively low workload, long on-board reagent stability is preferred to minimise wastage. * Minimal daily/weekly/monthly maintenance * Able to accept a wide range of different sample tubes * Small dead volume * Easy to use and intuitive software for reagent management, scheduled maintenance, calibrations, sample flags etc Interfacing The system would need to have a bi-directional interface to our laboratory information management system (LIMS). A barcode reader should read the specimen number and use this to obtain the ordered tests from the LIMS. Once analysis is complete, the results should be returned to the LIMS with any cautionary flags or alerts. The department currently uses TD-Synergy and TD Workstation supplied by Technidata as its LIMS provider. If you are able to supply an analyser that meets this specification please could you provide indicative costs for equipment, reagents, consumables and servicing. The Trust is open to a managed service contract/reagent rental option. Please also indicate what the water requirements of the analyser are and whether a water system would be supplied or whether the Trust would need to source this separately. Additional information: This notice is specifically for the purpose to find suitable suppliers within the market place who can supply as per the specification. This process is for early supplier engagement and no contract will be awarded on the back of this advert. For any further details or to submit any information please contact Allan Smith allan.smith@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ad2a7e-7e36-4e67-8298-90995c10420f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L9 7LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Fazakerley West | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers - 38434540 - Biomedical equipment - 38434560 - Chemistry analyser - 38434570 - Haematology analysers ## Release History - 19 Jul 2017 at 10:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ad2a7e-7e36-4e67-8298-90995c10420f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ad2a7e-7e36-4e67-8298-90995c10420f 19th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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