SUPPLY OF URINE ANALYSER FOR BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (BCUHB)

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The NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (NWSSP) Procurement Services invites tenders on behalf of Betsi Cadwaladr University Healthboard (BCUHB) for the Supply of a Urine Analyser.The Microbiology Laboratory, Wrexham Maelor Hospital (part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board) requires an automated system for screening urine samples for infection. The system must be able to provide an accurate assessment of the cellular components present in normal and abnormal urine samples. The system should also be able to accurately detect the absence of bacteria in samples, so that bacterial culture of these samples is not necessary. Samples that may contain bacteria must be highlighted so that further analysis is possible. The equipment must be able to accurately detect, enumerate and report the presence of the following particles: white blood cells, red blood cells, bacteria, casts, epithelial cells. The urine screening system must be fully automated (walk away with minimal hands-on) and must be able to interface with the laboratory information management system.This contract will include the supply of all reagents; consumables and maintenance. Any costs not submitted will deem to be borne by the supplier.Tenders will be awarded based on the most economincally advantageous tender as per the criteria set out within the tender document and scoring methodology document.Please note: All correspondence pertaining to this tender must be directed through the messaging function of etenderwales.