Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0c-b073-7298-8109-6ea8d186d966/gb-sheffield-laser-for-blastomeretrophectoderm-biopsy

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GB-Sheffield: Laser for blastomere/trophectoderm biopsy

[Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sheffield-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust)

Estimated value

£25,000 to £50,000

Published

9 Mar 2017

Deadline

Closed

24 Mar 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Jessop Fertility is looking to purchase a laser designed for blastomere / trophectoderm biopsy to enable a Pre implantation genetic diagnosis and Pre implantation genetic screening service to be developed at Jessop Fertility. The key features of this devise:

•Must be compatible for use with the current micromanipulation system used at Jessop Fertility (Research Instruments Integra 3)

•Must be a high power laser with validated evidence for the safe use with human embryos / blastocysts (designed for minimal energy near sample)

•Must have the ability draw straight or curved lines and have the ability to select the number and size of holes with high accuracy

•Must have a high quality imaging system

•Have relevant device approval

This is a new service for Jessop Fertility and staff will require biopsy training. The provision of support and training will be evaluated in the tender. An evaluation will be required to assess whether a static or movable laser is preferred.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## CPV classification

Medical laser other than for surgery

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3d4706f1-26c8-4050-848b-cf2110368fc3)

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