--- title: "018/2018 Provision of Instrument Module for the Detection of Urinary Tract Infections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HE PORTAL" published: "2018-05-21" --- # 018/2018 Provision of Instrument Module for the Detection of Urinary Tract Infections Buyer: HE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9d7ff9e-5a9a-4524-9e8a-7cdf3d111258.json) ## Summary The University of the West of England (UWE) is seeking suppliers for the provision of an instrument module designed for the detection of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This procurement falls under the health industry category, with an estimated contract value of £50,000, and a minimum value of £40,000. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to submit proposals. The tender period will close on 15 June 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 3 July 2018, continuing for two years until 2 July 2020. The contract delivery will take place in the South West region, specifically at UWE's facilities in Bristol, postcode BS16 1QY. This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in medical equipment and testing instruments to grow and innovate in the healthcare sector. Companies focused on diagnostic devices and rapid testing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The partnership with UWE will allow suppliers to engage closely with academia and healthcare practitioners, providing an environment for collaborative development of new technologies that aim to enhance patient care and support NHS treatment pathways. ## 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. However, if the result received actually shows no infection, antibiotics could be harmful to the patient, and to the community at large, due to increasing risk of antibiotic resistance. In collaboration with NHS Trust partners, the University of the West of England is developing a device that can be used in GP practices to identify UTI bacteria and inflammation in five minutes. The patients will give a urine sample to the practice nurse, who will then put some of the sample into a test cartridge. This fluidic cartridge contains antibodies to common UTI bacteria, and a protein which is a better test for inflammation than the current check for white blood cells. When the cartridge goes into the new instrument, the diagnosis will be made. Patient feedback on our plans has been received from patient panels supporting the research team through focus groups and direct feedback. This emphasised the importance of ensuring the test is safe, easy to use for nurses, inexpensive for GP practices, and easy to store. We must ensure the device is accurate, gives results in line with standard tests, and we will ensure it enhances NHS treatment pathways. 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. Details of this assay are provided in document 14. The instrument will perform the following 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. UWE requires the delivery of a unit to perform function (2) - control of magnetic particles to capture biomarkers and (3) above - measurement of bound magnetic particles. Key elements will be precise, reproducible movement of magnets to optimise the positioning of magnetic particles within the fluid flow to ensure capture of the majority of particles and developing robust system for measurement of the required 4 biomarkers. This contract will require a close working relationship between the Supplier and the University ... Additional information: Please register your interest on the HE In-Tend Portal 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/26f99911-cd59-46d0-b910-41e1664a388e | | 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 | 21 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2018 - 2 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ## Release History - 21 May 2018 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f99911-cd59-46d0-b910-41e1664a388e - 18 May 2018 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f99911-cd59-46d0-b910-41e1664a388e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f99911-cd59-46d0-b910-41e1664a388e 21st May 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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