Managed Laboratory Service to CHI - Histopathology
Value
€1
Deadline
04 Oct
04 Oct 2023
Value
€1
Deadline
04 Oct
Managed laboratory service for histopathology at Children's Health Ireland.
Managed laboratory service for histopathology at Children's Health Ireland.
Bidder profile
Mid-sized to large specialists with public-sector tender experience and operational capability in laboratory services.
Risks & flags
- Undisclosed contract value
- Qualification gate narrowing bidder pool
- Ambiguity in compliance requirements
Briefing
AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.
1. At a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Children's Health Ireland (CHI) |
| Title | Managed Laboratory Service to CHI - Histopathology |
| CPV / category | services |
| Estimated value | not disclosed |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | not stated |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | Ireland |
| Contract length | 1 month |
| Submission deadline | 2023-10-04T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | not stated |
2. Scope of Work
Children's Health Ireland (CHI) ran this procurement for “Managed Laboratory Service to CHI - Histopathology” as an operational contract requiring implementation and sustained service execution. The extracted pack showed qualification-stage material with references to later ITT technical depth; practical activity therefore centred on building, integrating, and operating the specified service stack with compliant reporting and handover obligations where stated. Constituent activities and named work elements in the supplied extracts:
- Title: Managed Laboratory Service to CHI - Histopathology
- be required to hold for the term of the Services Contract the following insurances: Type of Insurance Indemnity Limit Employer’s Liability €12.7 million Public Liability €6
- 3 Each Service failure point equals to €500 (five hundred euro’s)
- MUST The solution MUST include capacity for a minimum of 1 slide (ideally anywhere from 1 – 10), as this is not proposed as a means of reporting main diagnostic workflow
- systems should be undertaken with the framework set out in EN80001 series of standards
- rer shall be required to supply its Tax Clearance Access Number and Tax Reference Number to facilitate online verification of their tax status by
- made to the technical service help desk within 60 minutes of receiving a call from the Authority
- all made to the Customer service centre within 60 minutes of receiving notification of an issue
- Item No 10. Integrated Ring Heating System
- Item No 15. Central Concentrate Supply Systems ZKV
- Item No 19. Optional Salt Saturator System
- RO system Baby formula Feed preparation Non-binding monetary references in the source were treated as context only and were not used as qualification thresholds.
3. Background & buyer context
The extract showed a structured PQQ-to-ITT sequence intended to shortlist capable bidders before full award-stage submission. Programme and policy framing was only partially visible, but continuity and modernisation drivers were evident in the procurement design.
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
- Turnover requirement — — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.
- Insurance — — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.; be required to hold for the term of the Services Contract the following insurances: Type of Insurance Indemnity Limit Employer’s Liability €12.7 million Public Liability €6; 5 million Professional Indemnity €1.5 million Cyber Liability €1 million
- Certifications — not specified for this tender
- Past experience — not specified for this tender
- Personnel — not specified for this tender
- Geographic / facility constraints — not specified for this tender Additional binding lines surfaced in the deterministic extract:
- — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.
- be required to hold for the term of the Services Contract the following insurances: Type of Insurance Indemnity Limit Employer’s Liability €12.7 million Public Liability €6
- 5 million Professional Indemnity €1.5 million Cyber Liability €1 million
5. Award criteria & scoring
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-criteria | Pass/fail threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | not stated | Methodology / implementation detail not stated in extract | not stated |
| Price | not stated | Pricing basis not stated in extract | not stated |
| The documents indicated a staged process (qualification, then tender). Any explicit MEAT split is captured above where a numeric line was visible; otherwise it remained not specified in the provided text extract. |
6. Submission requirements
- Method statement / response document (template/page limits) — Appendix 1 questionnaire/PQQ response was required.
- CVs (page count, named roles) — not specified in extract.
- Pricing schedule (format/template) — expected at ITT stage.
- Case studies (number/value range) — client references/comparable project evidence was referenced.
- Declarations (ESPD/Bona Fides/Tax/COI) — not specified in extract.
- Mandatory site visit — not specified in extract.
- Submission portal and formatting — eTenders portal and PDF electronic copies were referenced. Submission-related source lines:
- Value: not disclosed (eTenders placeholder)
- [RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] New Children's Hospital
- [RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] 3
- [RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] 22
- [RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] Speed Drive)
- [RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] 5.6
7. Key dates & process
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | not specified |
| Clarification deadline | not specified |
| Mandatory site visit | not specified |
| Tender deadline (date + time) | 2023-10-04T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | not specified |
| Contract start | not specified |
| Go-live / mobilisation | not stated |
| Date surfaced in documents | 2023-10-04T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Date surfaced in documents | March 2024 |
| Date surfaced in documents | May 2017 |
| Date surfaced in documents | May 2020 |
8. Contract terms that matter
Contract duration in the extract: 1 month. Payment cycle, SLA/KPI schedule, and penalty regime were not fully disclosed in the snippets unless listed below.
- Sector: Scientific Equipment & Laboratory
- VERIFIED PHRASES (deterministic regex extract from the documents — treat as authoritative for numerical claims)
- be required to hold for the term of the Services Contract the following insurances: Type of Insurance Indemnity Limit Employer’s Liability €12.7 million Public Liability €6
- NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED in consideration of the sum of €2.00 (the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the Contractor) as follows:
- The table below sets out to the minimum level of equipment and technologies which MUST be included in the proposals, to cover the processing of cases, blocks, slides and testing for Histology
- The staining solution MUST have the capacity to stain and cover slip a minimum of 100 slides per hour
- [RFT_MLS Histology - Full Pack Published.zip] [ZIP containing 18 files]
- Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Equipment
9. Risks, red flags & unusuals
- Qualification gate: the deterministic extract included a turnover threshold line (— use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.), which can materially narrow bidder pool composition.
- Contract value was not disclosed in metadata, creating uncertainty on margin, resourcing, and financing assumptions.
- The two-step process (PQQ then ITT) shifted effort to compliance evidence early, with competitive scoring detail potentially deferred.
- Technical and contractual granularity appeared ITT-dependent, increasing ambiguity at qualification stage for non-incumbent bidders.
10. SME fit assessment
This competition looked most accessible to firms with established public-sector tender capability, documented financial capacity, and direct operational experience in the relevant service category.
- Credible bidder profile — mid-sized to large specialist with formal QA/compliance process.
- Consortium / sub-contracting — not clearly specified in extract.
- Indicative bid-prep effort — 6 to 12 working days for evidence collation, form completion, and review cycles at PQQ level.
- Pwin signal — strongest for bidders with reusable qualification artefacts, comparable references, and low-friction mobilisation capability.
11. Where to dig deeper
- Source RFT/PQQ filenames: RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf, RFT_MLS Histology.docx, RFT_MLS Histology - Full Pack Published.zip] [ZIP containing 18 files].
- eTenders CFT / notice reference: not specified in extract.
- Clarification contact / portal: eTenders message portal (email not surfaced in extract).
- Key attachments to prioritise: RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] New Children's Hospital, RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] 3, RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf] 22.
This tender has been awarded
- Roche Diagnostics Limited · 26 Aug 2024
- Roche Diagnostics Limited · 01 Aug 2024
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€1,500,000
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Documents (63)
RFT_Appendix 1_URS Blood Sciences_Schedule 3_RO Water.pdf
1.4 MB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
RFT_MLS Histology.docx
143.0 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
NPH-E-ARUP-DR-LG-02-3001.pdf
9.7 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-E-ARUP-DR-LG-02-6001 Data.pdf
2.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-E-ARUP-DR-LG-03-3001.pdf
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NPH-E-ARUP-DR-LG-03-6001 Data.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5901-1085.pdf
1.9 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5901-1086 (1).pdf
978.9 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5901-1087 (3).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5901-1088 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5902-1085.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5902-1086.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5902-1087 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5902-1088 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5907-1085 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5907-1086 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5907-1087 (4).pdf
1.4 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5907-1088 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5908-1085.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5908-1086.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5908-1087.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5908-1088 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5909-1086.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5909-1087.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-02-5909-1088.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5901-1089.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5901-1090 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5901-1091 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5901-1092 (1).pdf
5.7 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5902-1089.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5902-1090.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5902-1091.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5902-1092.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5907-1089 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5907-1090 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5907-1091 (3).pdf
3.0 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5907-1092 (2).pdf
3.5 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5908-1089.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5908-1090.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5908-1091.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5908-1092.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5909-1089.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5909-1090.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5909-1091 (1).pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5909-1092.pdf
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NPH-X-JEG-DR-LG-03-5914-1092.pdf
1.2 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
Appendix 1 URS Schedule 3_Histo C-Sheets.zip
1.3 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 1_URS Histology.docx
828.4 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 1_URS Schedule 1_Test List.xlsx
24.2 KB
Appendix 1_URS Schedule 2_Arrival Pattern.xlsx
7.0 MB
Appendix 1_URS Schedule 5_Equipment Transfer.xlsx
17.5 KB
Appendix 1_URS Schedule 6_ICT Standards for New Systems and Applications V2.5.docx
258.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 1_URS Schedule 7_Verification Plan Report SOP template.zip
71.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 1_URS Schedule 8_KPIs.docx
74.8 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 2_Pricing Schedule Histology.xlsx
85.9 KB
Appendix 5_Schedule F_Business Continuity.docx
45.6 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 5_Schedule G_Exit Management.docx
49.7 KB · Appendix / Annex
Attachment 1 Goals and Objectives.docx
29.7 KB · Appendix / Annex
Attachment 2 Instructions and Award Criteria.docx
67.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Attachment 3 Technical and Quality Checklist.xlsx
58.4 KB
Attachment 4 Technical Performance Template.xlsx
22.5 KB
Attachment 5 Technical and Quality Questions Template.docx
67.2 KB · Appendix / Annex
Attachment 6 Social Value Evaluation Template.docx
42.1 KB · Appendix / Annex
Original notice text
Children's Health Ireland seeks a managed laboratory service for histopathology, requiring implementation and sustained service execution with compliant reporting and handover obligations.
AI analysis updated 4 months ago
Value
€1
Deadline
04 Oct
Location
Ireland
Procedure
Open
Clarification
13 Sep 2023
eTenders ID
2013648
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