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title: "ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8ca"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-03-03"
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# ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8ca

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## Summary

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables through a direct award. The procurement, classified under the goods category, was directly awarded to STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD due to technical compatibility requirements. This contract, with a gross value of £365,000.69, will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extensions for up to 24 months. The procurement supports the institution's ongoing need for ROBOSEP Human CD3 and CD15 kits, essential for DNA testing in their Transplant Laboratory located in Trafford, Manchester. The Transplant Laboratory, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, relies on these specific kits for their automated cell isolation instruments.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in medical and laboratory supplies, particularly those specialising in bespoke reagents and automated testing solutions. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality, specialised consumables and laboratory technologies will find this contract particularly appealing. Given the recurrent nature of the procurement with potential yearly extensions, businesses can benefit from long-term relationships and a steady demand for specialised products. This opportunity is most suitable for established enterprises with expertise in biomedical research and development, as well as those capable of complying with stringent accreditation standards.

## Notice

Procurement of ROBOSEP Kits and Consuambles

### Procurement Information

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract to Stemcell Technologies for the provision of ROBOSEP testing kits and consumables. The Trust currently utilises ROBOSEP Human CD3 Selection WB kits, ROBOSEP Human CD15 Positive Selection kits and ROBOSEP Tip head polishing compound in the Transplant Laboratory at Manchester Royal Infirmary for use with the ROBOSEP automated cell isolation instrument, which has been previously procured. The ROBOSEP kits and tip polishing compound are only compatible with the ROBOSEP instruments for automated cell isolation from blood samples for DNA tests undertaken by the Transplant Laboratory. The Transplant Laboratory has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service for performing Haematopoietic progenitor stem cell transplantation engraftment monitoring using DNA derived from ROBOSEP-isolated cell populations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007589-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,167 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 08:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007589-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007589-2025
  3rd March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk
- https://www.stemcell.com/

## Provenance

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