Scope
Reference
C334308
Description
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 £304,167.24 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.
Contract 1. ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables
Supplier
Contract value
- £304,167.24 excluding VAT
- £365,000.69 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 April 2025
Contract dates
- 2 April 2025 to 1 April 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust can extend up to 24 months in 12 month increments.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract value is below £5 million
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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 £304,167.24 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.
Supplier
STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD
- Companies House: 08916044
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHNZ-3211-VXPR
Building 7100, Cambridge Research Park Beach Drive
Cambridge
CB25 9TL
United Kingdom
Email: tenders.eu@stemcell.com
Website: http://www.stemcell.com
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ROBOSEP Kits and Consumables
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