Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-dcb3-73a0-9cc7-eae7b9144549/matrix-assisted-laser-desorptionionisation-time-of-flight-maldi-tof-analyser closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Analyser for Microbiology [County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust) Often single bidder Estimated value £164,176 Published 26 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 23 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to bring in-house a new automated Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Analyser including the provision of maintenance via a reagent rental contract basis, cost per test over a 7 year term with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12 months. Companies are required to provide an automated MALDI-TOF platform that will facilitate the rapid and accurate identification of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The analyser will be reliable and have excellent and comprehensive technical support and low downtime. The system will have a defined footprint, high ease of use and will be able to process a large number of isolates within the working day. The system required will provide identification of isolates and markers only. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust currently test for approximately 4580 isolates per month, 55,000 isolates per year. This tender is not for automated sensitivity testing which should not be included and will not at this time be supported. To express your interest in this opportunity please log on to the link below and follow the instructions on CARDEA; [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3777&Culture=en-GB) .Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest is 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Additional information: To express your interest in this opportunity please log onto the link below and follow the instructions on CARDEA; [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3777&Culture=en-GB) Please note that the closing date for expressing your interest is 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd August 2017. Read full description ## CPV classification Analysers Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/325d9972-25de-4e23-98f1-a27e61e5dabd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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