MALDI-ToF system - for the identification of microorganisms

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	18334995
Tender Name :	MALDI-ToF system - for the identification of microorganisms
Reference # :	18288
Open Date :	Friday, 27 January 2017 3:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Thursday, 23 February 2017 3:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	41000000 - Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Regions:	Wellington
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	David Williams david.williams@mpi.govt.nz 04 894 0208
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking tenders for the supply of a matrix assisted desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrophotometer (MALDI- ToF) and associated database. The intended use is for the rapid identification of microorganisms, in particular bacteria.

The Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) located in Wallaceville, Upper Hutt maintains a level 3+ physical containment laboratory for working with Biosecurity high impact micro-organisms.

The main responsibility of the AHL is providing diagnostic testing to support incursion investigations, diagnostics, response and surveillance. This work enables the identification of risks such as exotic diseases or harmful organisms, providing protection against and management of risks to New Zealand’s primary industries, natural resources and aquatic and terrestrial environments.

This tender has been awarded to:

• Biodirectionz Ltd

Further Award Information:
This contract was awarded to Science Directions Limited.

Award Date: Thursday, 11 May 2017 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Thursday, 4 May 2017 12:57 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)