Scope
Reference
C333561
Description
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Mettler-Toledo for the provision of Rainin Pipette Tips.
The LiteTouchSystem (LTS) tips are the only compatible tips recommended by Mettler-Toledo for their Rainin pipettes that have been previously procured. Alternatives have been reviewed previously however they have been found to be a substandard fit on the Rainin Pipettes. This would lead to inaccurate test results, assay failures and resulting in the cost and time wastage of diagnostic operation.
In addition, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for performing at the laboratory process for which these pipettes are used. According to UKAS the tip designed and identified specifically for the Rainin pipette should be used.
MFT has awarded a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 7 -
'The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended to as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods services or works in circumstances where -
(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and
(b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance'.
The value of this Procurement is £718,169.19 excluding VAT.
A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 25/02/2025.
A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 10/03/2025.
Contract 1. Rainin Pipette Tips
Supplier
Contract value
- £718,196.19 excluding VAT
- £861,865.43 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 March 2025
Contract dates
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 1 April 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust may extend the contract for up to 24 months in 12 month increments.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38437110 - Pipette tips
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract value is lower than £5 million including VAT
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Mettler-Toledo for the provision of Rainin Pipette Tips.
The LiteTouchSystem (LTS) tips are the only compatible tips recommended by Mettler-Toledo for their Rainin pipettes that have been previously procured. Alternatives have been reviewed previously however they have been found to be a substandard fit on the Rainin Pipettes. This would lead to inaccurate test results, assay failures and resulting in the cost and time wastage of diagnostic operation.
In addition, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for performing at the laboratory process for which these pipettes are used. According to UKAS the tip designed and identified specifically for the Rainin pipette should be used.
MFT has awarded a contract under The Procurement Act, section 41, schedule 5, paragraph 7 -
'The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended to as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods services or works in circumstances where -
(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and
(b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance'.
The value of this Procurement is £718,169.19 excluding VAT.
A Transparency Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 25/02/2025.
A Contract Award Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 10/03/2025.
Supplier
Mettler Toledo
- Companies House: 959974
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVDX-8132-TRMG
64 Boston Road
Leicester
LE1 4AW
United Kingdom
Email: mark.byrne@mt.com
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Rainin Pipette Tips
Contracting authority
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: R0A
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQG-2592-VYYY
Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital
Trafford
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Email: beckie.wiltshire@mft.nhs.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - central government