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QTYPE Testing Kits

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:42.

Opportunity overview

Contract for the provision of QTYPE Testing Kits

Awarded to

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Contract value
£41.5k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
12 Feb 2025
Award ID
004754-2025-C334528-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03681527
Location
Dorking, UKJ2, United Kingdom

Eurobio Scientific UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£41.5k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Feb 2025
Award ID
007273-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
03681527
Location
Dorking, UKJ2, RH4 1EJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV33696000 — Reagents and contrast media

Lots

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding a contract to Eurobio Scientific for the provision of QTYPE testing kits.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>As such, a negotiated procedure without prior publication has been 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'.<br/><br/>A VEAT notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 12th February 2025. Reference 2025/S 000-004754.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C334528
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
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.<br/><br/>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.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
33696000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Reagents and contrast media

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_TECHNICAL
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is awarding a contract to Eurobio Scientific for the provision of QTYPE testing kits.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>As such, a negotiated procedure without prior publication has been 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'.<br/><br/>A VEAT notice was published on the Find a Tender Service on 12th February 2025. Reference 2025/S 000-004754.

Options

Description
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a able to extend the contract for a further 24 months in 12 month increments.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Manchester

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD33
Entry 2
Region
UKD33

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33696000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Reagents and contrast media

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-130688
Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD33
Locality
MANCHESTER
Postal Code
M139WL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Trust Headquarters Cobbett House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Beckie Wiltshire
Telephone
+44 1615372308
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03681527
Name
EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ2
Locality
Dorking
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
03681527
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-18796
Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Manchester
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-18794
Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

buyer
reviewBody

Address

Region
UKD3
Locality
Trafford
Postal Code
M41 5SL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Contact

Name
Beckie Wiltshire
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-139317
Name
Eurobio Scientific UK Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ2
Locality
Dorking
Postal Code
RH4 1EJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Eclipse House Curtis Road Dorking Surrey

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
03681527
Legal Name
Eurobio Scientific UK Limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 1306644095

Award information

Award 1
Id
004754-2025-C334528-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03681527
Name
EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
007273-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-139317
Name
Eurobio Scientific UK Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
004754-2025-C334528-1
Status
active
Award ID
004754-2025-C334528-1
Date Signed
12 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
41,536.38
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
007273-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
007273-2025-1
Date Signed
26 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
41,536.38
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Trafford · UKD3 · M41 5SL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD33

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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