Planning

Replacement for LightCycler 480 System

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

06 Nov 2019 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is initiating a tender process titled "Replacement for LightCycler 480 System" for the procurement of high-performance Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. This project is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 13th November 2019. The equipment will be utilized at the Agency's location in Hertfordshire, specifically at the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via email to the provided contact.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of PCR equipment, particularly those capable of offering equivalent or like-for-like replacements for the existing system. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the potential for innovation in this specialised field. Companies that can provide efficient, high-throughput solutions for gene detection and analysis should consider pursuing this tender as a pathway for business growth.

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Notice Title

Replacement for LightCycler 480 System

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency wishes to replace our current LightCycler 480 System high-performance, high-throughput PCR platform, with the possibility to interchange for 96- or 384-well plates for gene detection, gene expression analysis, genetic variation analysis, and array data validation. Any proposed alternative must be a like for like replacement or equivalent. This equipment is for use at the Agency location in Hertfordshire, the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control. Additional information: To express your interest for this potential tender, please send an email to purchasing@nibsc.org citing the ref number.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-020046d4-d657-4b16-8846-9fa69d9d1f36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9137bc0-4b61-4fe0-86f4-7828319ca506
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Catherine Norris
Contact Email
purchasing@nibsc.org
Contact Phone
01707 641000

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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