Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters Cobbett House
MANCHESTER
M139WL
Contact
Beckie Wiltshire
Telephone
+44 1615372308
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD33 - Manchester
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
VEAT Notice for the Provision of QTYPE Testing Kits
Reference number
C334528
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award 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 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'.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £41,536.38
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD33 - Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract to Eurobio for the provision of QTYPE testing kits.
The estimated total value for this contract is £41,536.38, with a total maximum term of 36 months, made up of 12 month initial term with a further 24 month extension in 12 month increments.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a able to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 month increments.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award 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 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'.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C334528
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED
Dorking
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
03681527
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £41,536.38
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom