Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Blood and Transplant
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
Contact
Marta Drozdzowska
marta.drozdzowska@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
National registration number
NHS Blood and Transplant
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DNA Extraction - Low Throughput Systems
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The requirement is for low throughput systems which extract human DNA from whole blood and other tissues to carry out a range of DNA-based diagnostic tests. Please see II.2.4 for detailed description.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement is for systems which extract human DNA from whole blood and other tissues to carry out a range of DNA-based diagnostic tests. In support of providing these services, we need the ability to extract genomic DNA from human blood and other sources including but not limited to saliva, buccal swabs, plasma, serum and selected cell populations. This procurement encompasses two NHSBT business units which use low throughput DNA extraction systems for diagnostic purposes:
a) Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I)
b) Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI)
Low throughput DNA extraction is an automated extraction of smaller batches 8-24 samples, although the system must be capable of extraction of single samples for on-call purposes. Typical run time is less than 45 minutes. Within H&I the systems are used to extract DNA from clinical referrals for downstream testing including on-call deceased donor typing.
This Contract is for a period of 7 years with option to extend for up to 3 further years depending on performance. It is the intension of NHSBT to award a Contract for these requirements by August 2022. Welsh Blood Service will be able to purchase against the Contract.
Further information can be obtained from the procurement documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-006161
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 March 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
18 February 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 28 February 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
generaloffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom