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title: "QTYPE Testing Kits"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# QTYPE Testing Kits

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de2b

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## Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Eurobio Scientific UK Limited for the provision of QTYPE testing kits specific to HLA typing using the LightCycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments. This procurement falls under the goods category of the 'Reagents and contrast media' industry, located in Manchester, UKD33. The contract, valued at £41,536.38, commenced on 26th February 2025 and has the potential to be extended for up to 24 additional months in 12-month increments. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, as justified under section 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to technical reasons, ensuring that the required compatibility and performance standards are met by the specific supplier, Eurobio Scientific UK Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised reagents and diagnostic kits, particularly those with capabilities for advanced PCR testing. Companies like Eurobio Scientific, which have established agreements and specialised distribution channels, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. This contract allows for substantial potential growth, including continuity and extension options for up to three years, providing long-term business stability and the potential for increased market presence within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of QTYPE Testing Kits

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding a contract to Eurobio Scientific for the provision of QTYPE testing kits.

The Trust currently utilises QTYPE testing kits in conjunction with QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates for use with the LightCycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments, which have been previously procured, for HLA typing. The QTYPE testing kits are the compatible qPCR kits for the Lightcycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments for HLA typing of DNA tests. The QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are required to use the QTYPE testing kits.

QTYPE kits and QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are a trademark of CareDx. CareDx has signed a new distribution agreement with Eurobio Scientific, based in the UK.

As such, a negotiated procedure without prior publication has been 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'.

A VEAT notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 12th February 2025. Reference 2025/S 000-004754.

Options: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a able to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 month increments.

### Procurement Information

The Trust currently utilises QTYPE testing kits in conjunction with QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates for use with the LightCycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments, which have been previously procured, for HLA typing. The QTYPE testing kits are the compatible qPCR kits for the Lightcycler 480 II and Quantstudio 7 Flex real-time PCR instruments for HLA typing of DNA tests. The QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are required to use the QTYPE testing kits.

QTYPE kits and QTYPE colour compensation calibration plates are a trademark of CareDx. CareDx has signed a new distribution agreement with Eurobio Scientific, based in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007273-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,536 |

## 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 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007273-2025
- 12 Feb 2025 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004754-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pathwaydiagnostics.com
- https://mft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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