Scope
Reference
C354679
Description
Provision of Solutions to allow Histopathology to carry out testing of patient samples, which have been validated for use on histopathology equipment.
Contract 1. Provision of Solutions for Histopathology Testing
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £199,947 excluding VAT
- £239,936 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 April 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
The current solutions are validated on the Laboratory equipment, moving away from the current supplier, would require a full validation process, that would cause significant delay to the testing of patient samples.
Contracting authority
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQG-2592-VYYY
Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital
Trafford
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stacey Shaw
Telephone: +44 1615372331
Email: stacey.shaw2@mft.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.mft.nhs.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - central government