Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Tender description

NHSBT are seeking to procure 4 continuous flow analysers for quantification of anti-D and anti-C antibodies in its Red Cell Immuno-haematology (RCI) laboratories. These systems are required to use the chemistry currently in use and utilise reagents supplied by NHSBT. The systems are required as a minimum to match the current system in terms of capacity, cost effectiveness and quality and consistency of results which must be expressed in IU/mL (International units/mL). The complete system must include sampling, a platform to support the chemistry, measurement, and interpretation, as well as operating and reporting software. This contract is for supply, installation preventative maintenance, repair and timely supply of consumables for all 4 RCI sites. NHSBT laboratories are subject to inspection under Blood Safety and Quality Regulations and assessment against ISO15189, the successful bid will be expected to support these accreditations. The supplier must be willing to submit to NHSBT audit of the Quality Management System consistent with ISO 9000 or similar internationally recognised standard. A more detailed list of the requirements will be provided in the tender. As part of your expressions of interest you will need to email jess.allen@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 17:00 (GMT) on 22.7.2016. (Note expressions of interest after this date will not be at a disadvantage). It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other devolved authorities to utilise any contracts/framework agreements awarded.