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title: "Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables"
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# Contract Details Notice for the Provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cb

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## Summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has awarded a contract to Stemcell Technologies UK Ltd for the provision of ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables. The contract, awarded under section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6 of The Procurement Act, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, is for a total value of £304,167.24 excluding VAT. The key equipment involved includes ROBOSEP Human CD3 Selection WB kits, ROBOSEP Human CD15 Positive Selection kits, and ROBOSEP Tip head polishing compound used in the Transplant Laboratory at Manchester Royal Infirmary. This equipment is integral to the operations of the laboratory, particularly in DNA testing and haematopoietic progenitor stem cell transplantation engraftment monitoring. The contract commenced on 2nd April 2025 and will run through 1st April 2026, with potential extensions of up to 24 months.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory supplies, particularly those producing reagents and contrast media. The niche requirement for ROBOSEP-compatible kits positions it well for companies with expertise in automated cell isolation technologies. Stemcell Technologies UK Ltd, benefiting from its technical compatibility and specialization, demonstrates how businesses with innovative, tailored solutions can secure contracts amidst limited competition. Businesses with similar technological capabilities may find opportunities in this and similar tenders from medical and research institutes.

## Notice

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding 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. In addition, 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. MFT is awarding a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6 - 'Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required'. The value of this Procurement is PS304,167.24 excluding VAT. A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 03/03/2025. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 17/03/2025.

### Procurement Information

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding 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. In addition, 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. MFT is awarding a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6 - 'Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required'. The value of this Procurement is PS304,167.24 excluding VAT. A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 03/03/2025. A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 17/03/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012247-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 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

- 1 Apr 2025 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012247-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009721-2025
- 3 Mar 2025 at 08:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007590-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012247-2025
  1st April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009721-2025
  17th March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007590-2025
  3rd March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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