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Panel for the Supply of Tissue Cassette Printers with Associated Accessories and Maintenance Services P24-608

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Tender Closed
RFx ID : 29522893
Tender Name : Panel for the Supply of Tissue Cassette Printers with Associated Accessories and Maintenance Services P24-608
Reference # : P24-608
Open Date : Tuesday, 4 June 2024 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  : Wednesday, 3 July 2024 4:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Department/Business Unit : National Procurement
Tender Type : Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage : Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :
  • 85000000 - Healthcare Services
Regions:
  • New Zealand
Exemption Reason : None
Required Pre-qualifications : None
Contact : Kanchan Shenoy
kanchan.shenoy@healthsourcenz.co.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address : 83 Molesworth Street, Wellington, 6011, NEW ZEALAND
Overview

A tissue cassette printer is a specialized printer used in histology laboratories. Tissue cassettes are small containers made of plastic that hold tissue samples during processing and embedding. These cassettes are labelled with unique identifiers to track the samples throughout the histological workflow.
Through this RFP we aim to establish a Supplier Panel for the Supply of Tissue Cassette Printers , Consumables and Maintenance Services.
As this RFP is for establishment of a capability panel for Tissue Cassette Printers with Associated Accessories and Maintenance Services. Suppliers are not required to provide indicative/list pricing at this point for the Equipment and Services.
The Capability Panel has no end date.
The proposed term of five years with two right of renewals for a further three years and two years (5+3+2) will be addressed in the secondary procurement process.

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Initial Response Form had an error and has now been withdrawn. Suppliers are requested to use the Amended Response Form attached in Addendum 1.

RFx Outcome

This tender has been awarded.

  • Abacusdx - 26-30, Vesty Drive, Mt Wellington, Auckland, 1051, NEW ZEALAND
  • Acorn Scientific Ltd - 10/49 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington, Auckland, 1060, NEW ZEALAND
  • MEDISCOPE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - Unit 6. 22, Highgate Parkway, Silverdale, Auckland, 0932, NEW ZEALAND
  • Ngaio Diagnostics Ltd - 70, St Vincent Street, NELSON, Nelson, 7010, NEW ZEALAND

Further Award Information:
In recognition of the essential role that Cassette Printers and their associated consumables and maintenance services play in laboratory operations, we have conducted an open market Request for Proposal (RFP) process. This rigorous evaluation has led to the establishment of a national panel of approved suppliers. The selected suppliers, identified as Abacus Dx Limited, Acorn Scientific Limited, Mediscope International Limited and Ngaio Diagnostics Limited, have been selected. They are now included in the national panel for Tissue Cassette Printers and related services, ensuring that laboratories nationwide benefit from reliable resources and support. This panel is designed to improve procurement efficiency, optimize supply chain management, and support laboratories in maintaining high operational standards.

Award Date: Tuesday, 1 October 2024 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Friday, 27 September 2024 7:48 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)