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title: "Contract Award Notice for the Provision of iPLEX Pro Reagent And SpectroCHIP Kit"
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# Contract Award Notice for the Provision of iPLEX Pro Reagent And SpectroCHIP Kit

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c182

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## Summary

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of iPLEX Pro Reagent and SpectroCHIP Kits, awarding the contract to Agena Bioscience GmbH. This contract, classified under the "Laboratory reagents" industry category (CPV code 33696500), involves supplying Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) reagents, SpectroCHIP Kits, and MassARRAY Clean Resin. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, justified under section 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as the reagents are specifically compatible with previously procured Agena Bioscience equipment. Located in Manchester, UK, this procurement has a total estimated value of €158,325 and a maximum term of 24 months, with the contract signed on 17th December 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory supplies sector, particularly those with capabilities in developing or distributing specialised reagents and kits. Companies well-versed in high-tech laboratory equipment support and supply chains can benefit from the opening provided by this contract, as it underscores the necessity for exclusive, high-compatibility products. The contract's alignment with specific technical needs ensures that businesses offering bespoke or precision laboratory solutions are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future.

## Notice

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding a contract to Agena Bioscience GmbH for the provision of MFT's iPlex Pro, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) reagents, SpectroCHIP Kits and MassARRAY Clean Resin. iPLEX Pro Reagent, SpectroCHIP Kit and MassARRAY Clean Resin are a Registered Trademark of Agena Bioscience only. The iPLEX Pro Reagent And SpectroCHIP Kit are compatible with Agena Bioscience Equipment previously procured. Therefore, a negotiated procedure without prior publication will be followed and is believed to be justified under section 32(2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - 'competition is absent for technical reasons'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has awarded a contract to Agena Bioscience GmbH for the provision of MFT's iPlex Pro, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) reagents, SpectroCHIP Kits and MassARRAY Clean Resin. The estimated total value for this contract is 158,325 Euros, with a total maximum term of 24 months. This aligns to the requirement of the department.

### Procurement Information

The iPLEX Pro Reagent And SpectroCHIP Kits are compatible with Agena Bioscience Equipment previously procured. The iPLEX Pro Reagent, SpectroCHIP Kit and MassARRAY Clean Resin are a Registered Trademark of Agena Bioscience only. Therefore, a negotiated procedure without prior publication will be followed and is believed to be justified under section 32(2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - 'competition is absent for technical reasons'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040623-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £158,325 |

## 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9WL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Ardwick |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGENA BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040623-2024
- 2 Dec 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038768-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://mft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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