Supply and maintenance of a quantitative PCR system for genetic testing of haematological malignancies

Summary

The tender covers the supply of a quantitative PCR instrument, including a computer and software to guide and analyse the complete quantification process, for genetic testing of patients with haematological malignancies at the Catalan Institute of Oncology. The instrument will be used, among other applications, to quantify PML::RARA, CBFB::MYH11, RUNX1::RUNX1T1, BCR::ABL1 and FIP1L1::PDGFRA rearrangements, as well as WT1 and JAK2 V617F. It must, among other things, carry CE-IVDR marking, support interchangeable 96- and 384-well blocks and connect to the laboratory information system. Required performance includes a 40-cycle protocol taking no more than 40 minutes, a temperature range of 20–99°C, temperature accuracy of ±0.2°C for the 96-well block and ±0.3°C for the 384-well block, and heating rates of at least 4.4°C/s and 4.8°C/s respectively. The supplier must deliver, install and configure the instrument for use and provide a minimum two-year full-risk warranty covering preventive and corrective maintenance and spare parts. Maintenance and repair services are planned for up to four years after the warranty. Delivery is due within two months of contract signature; the contract term is four years. The estimated value is €58,000 excluding VAT, with a maximum budget of €70,180 including VAT. Offers are scored automatically: price carries up to 50 points and technical criteria up to 50 points, including extended warranty, 7 colours and 14 filters, training, the environmental rating of the delivery vehicle, and packaging made from recycled or renewable materials. Bidders must demonstrate the required turnover and comparable supply experience and submit the technical offer and supporting evidence.