Voluntary transparency molecular diagnostic kits
The University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU) is seeking a supplier for a renewal contract for reagents and kits for molecular microbiological diagnostics, specifically multiplex PCR assays for a wide spectrum of respiratory, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and future tropical infections. The tender focuses on a large variety of pathogens (SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV, mycoplasma, legionella, meningitis pathogens, dengue, zika, etc.) and requires compatibility with various clinical samples (nasopharyngeal swabs, bronchoalveolar lavages, sputum, etc.). Suppliers must meet strict quality and safety standards, provide a reliable supply chain, and offer support for implementation and training. The procedure is a negotiation without publication, which limits competition. The contracting authority expects a long-term collaboration with a focus on innovation, scalability, and cost control.
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01What is being requested
The University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU) is seeking a supplier for a renewal contract for reagents and kits for molecular microbiological diagnostics, specifically multiplex PCR assays for a wide spectrum of respiratory, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and future tropical infections. The tender focuses on a large variety of pathogens (SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV, mycoplasma, legionella, meningitis pathogens, dengue, zika, etc.) and requires compatibility with various clinical samples (nasopharyngeal swabs, bronchoalveolar lavages, sputum, etc.). Suppliers must meet strict quality and safety standards, provide a reliable supply chain, and offer support for implementation and training. The procedure is a negotiation without publication, which limits competition. The contracting authority expects a long-term collaboration with a focus on innovation, scalability, and cost control.
The Medical Microbiology department of UMCU intends to extend the reagent contract, including the associated kits and disposables for the performance of molecular microbiological diagnostics, specifically multiplex PCR determinations for the diagnostics of a wide spectrum of pathogens, including for the purpose of: - respiratory infections (Sars-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza H1 & H3 subtyping, Influenza B, RSV A & B, Human metapneumovirus, Parainfluenzaviruses 1, 2, 3 & 4, Adenovirus, Rhino/Enterovirus, Human Bocavirus, seasonal coronaviruses, Mycoplasma, pneumoniae, Bordetella pertussis & -p
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What is the scope of the molecular microbiological diagnostics?
For which types of clinical material must the assays be suitable?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
07Estimated value versus the market
€ 317K
€ 892K
€ 3,3 mln
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