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title: "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF FLOW CYTOMETRY INSTRUMENTATION AND REAGENTS FOR THE HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE (IMMUNOPHENOTYPING LABORATORY)"
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# TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF FLOW CYTOMETRY INSTRUMENTATION AND REAGENTS FOR THE HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE (IMMUNOPHENOTYPING LABORATORY)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c804

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender titled "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF FLOW CYTOMETRY INSTRUMENTATION AND REAGENTS FOR THE HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE (IMMUNOPHENOTYPING LABORATORY)" for the acquisition of at least two state-of-the-art clinical flow cytometers. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions expected to be submitted by 10 August 2021. This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on cytometers, specifically for the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical instrumentation, particularly those involved in the supply of clinical flow cytometers and related reagents. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for automation in sample processing and are well-versed in rigorous quality control protocols will be particularly competitive. Additionally, businesses with a capability to meet the increasing workload expected for the Haemato-Oncology service, as well as those offering maintenance and training services, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The main objective of this Tender is to enable the acquisition of at least two state-of-the-art clinical flow cytometers which will take on the next 5-10 year cycle of clinical diagnostic immuno-phenotyping work carried out in the Clinical Immunology Service. We also require modern pre-analytical sample processing systems to enable greater automation and sample throughput, in turn augmenting assay standardisation and reproducibility. Responding suppliers must respond to the listed specification points covering all aspects such as instrumentation, software/hardware, reagents, maintenance, training and service contract options (see Tender spec document and Appendix 2 CIS Flow panels document). Costs must be shown in Pricing Schedules under the different 5+2 contract term options available. The supplier responses will then be assessed for each set of criteria. The University of Birmingham would also require a demo/trial run of instrumentation supplied by the leading contender(s) as a final hands-on assessment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* The supplier should assume an annual workload increase of 10% over the lifetime of the contract and must confirm that the system tendered will accommodate such an increase * The Pricing Schedule must include costs for all recommended internal QC analyses and associated multilevel Q.C. reagents for internal QC and calibrations. * The Pricing Schedule must include the cost for interfacing either directly or through middleware to the HIS network (DXC Telepath) * The Pricing Schedule must assume that rate of inflation price increases are linked to HSPI. * The Pricing Schedule must include options for cost per reportable result (CPRR). * Any minor laboratory alteration required to install the equipment must also be included and stated. * The life expectancy for all equipment must be stated. Where new equipment becomes available within the contract period that may have a positive impact on sample analysis, or workflow; this must be made available. * Service must be included based on a 24 hour maximum down time. Suppliers must state the maximum time between the order being placed and having the equipment ready for verification and validation * A catalogue of all consumable reagents must be made available for upload to the University's procurement system (Currently Proactis/Science Warehouse) * Software for tracking reagent inventory etc. should be made available. Scope: Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service The Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) is a regional specialist integrated diagnostic and follow-up service for Haematological neoplasms. Currently the unit serves a population of approx. 1.8million, however through a recent tendering process this population base is likely to increase to approx. 3.5million or more. The HODS tender should be based on the current workload (figures provided) which is based on the lower population (1.8million). However, provision for a significant increase in workload should be taken into account and included within the response where appropriate. The following specification applies to the flow cytometers to be located in the Haemato-Oncology / Immunophenotyping service. * Solutions for refining the whole workflow process through pre-analytical, analytical, post analytical phases are sought * Where multiples of hardware/software are included they must be of identical specification to allow seamless cross platform use. * Provision for equipment 'refresh' and staff training (where appropriate), must be included when new releases of hardware/software become available.

Options: Existing contract term may be extended for a further 24 months upon review by the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025738-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 33693000 - Other therapeutic products
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025738-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016530-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

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