Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or Equivalent

We are planning to buy a like for like replacement Leica Bondmax Automated Immunohistochemical Slide Stainer Machine or equivalent. We are under the impression that there is only one supplier which can provide these. Before we proceed further, I want to check, can you supply this item or equivalent? For further details, please read the following text.

The Agency requires to purchase a like for like replacement Leica Bondmax Automated Immunohistochemical Slide Stainer Machine or equivalent.

An over view of the requirement is: The equipment purchased must be compatible with previous test results and be able to undertake user defined IHC/ISH/ RNAScope - single and multiple target detection, chromogenic and fluorescent identification/BaseScope - chromogenic identification. Equipment must allow researcher defined reagents/detection system/protocols and protocol editing. Equipment must fit into existing footprint of 800mm (W)/720mm (H)/780mm (D).

Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest.

If no submissions of potential interest are received it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver this requirement.