Blood cell-free DNA collection tube

The objective of the procurement are blood cell-free DNA collection tubes. Blood cell-free DNA collection tubes requested in this call for tenders will be used by HUS Diagnostic Center, hereinafter referred to as the ''Client''. The blood collection tubes must be suitable to Vanadis NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing), which is an CE-IVD marked test. The test is for examining chromosome aberrations of fetus. The blood collection tube to be procured is specified in IVD-process and is required by the equipment. Current annual consumption of blood cell-free DNA collection tubes used in HUS Diagnostic Center is approximately 20 000 per year. On the basis of international research data, the Client estimates that genetics methods should evolve and sample volumes may increase during the contract period. Given consumption is an estimation and there is no certainty about the increase in quantities. Thus, the projected quantities do not oblige the contracting entity to procure supplies that are different from the declared minimum quantity. The agreement period is in force for a fixed period of four (4) years, and thereafter until terminated. The estimated start time of the agreement period is at September-October 2024. The Client will select one (1) supplier with which it will enter into an agreement. The object of the procurement and the requirements pertaining to it are described in detail in the call for tenders and its appendices.