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title: "MFT/315 - The provision of an Array Platform including both Microarray Technology Platform and Microarray Analysis Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c22f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-07-01"
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# MFT/315 - The provision of an Array Platform including both Microarray Technology Platform and Microarray Analysis Software

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c22f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust seeking to acquire an Array Platform, including both Microarray Technology Platform and Microarray Analysis Software. The tender designated as MFT/315 falls under the medical equipment industry category (CPV code 33000000). The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract value being £2,250,000. It was signed on 29th June 2021, with the procurement method being open, allowing organisations to submit bids following the initial Public Invitation Notice (PIN).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology and software solutions, particularly those focused on microarray technology and data analysis platforms. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to meet the needs outlined in the specification are well-positioned to compete. The procurement is particularly suitable for organisations capable of delivering advanced SNP array platforms, contributing to genomic testing in the health sector, which is increasingly essential in managing rare diseases and cancer.

## Notice

Open OJEU tender following issue of PIN for the provision of an Array Platform including both Microarray Technology Platform and Microarray Analysis Software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open OJEU tender following issue of PIN for the provision of an Array Platform including both Microarray Technology Platform and Microarray Analysis Software. NW GLH seeks to procure an array platform for its Manchester site. The procurement will consider both array and data management/analysis platforms to provide a solution to current oligonucleotide platform limitations. In particular we are looking to move to a SNP array platform and corresponding analysis software which will allow NW GLH to use microarray technology in line with both the Rare Diseases and Cancer elements of the new Genomic National Test Directory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015035-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015035-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mft.nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:549448-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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