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Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) machine

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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12 Jan 2021 at 09:23

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02 Nov 2020 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the MHRA Buyer Organisation pertains to the acquisition of a Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) machine, classified under the industry category of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. The tender is currently in the award stage, with a budget of £25,000, inclusive of VAT. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 15th January 2021 and will run until 15th January 2027. The successful supplier for this tender is Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, and the relevant delivery location for the equipment is in London, UK. The tender employed an open procurement method and was initiated with the intention of enhancing laboratory capabilities with new equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, advanced manufacturing, or technology solutions tailored for the scientific sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate competence in producing or supplying high-quality PCR machines and related software would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with government agencies and expanding market reach within the UK healthcare and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) machine

Notice Description

The agency is looking to purchase a QPCR machine which has a 96 well plate format, it must be able to run 20 ul and 50 ul reaction volumes. It must have 5 colour filters for multiplexing an LED light source. The equipment must be self-diagnostics for identifying faults and able to be networked to the institutes IT system. The equipment must have a footprint no deeper than 54cm to fit onto a bench. It must also have an integrated touchscreen, the ability to store data from a few runs and allow use of researcher defined reagents and thermoprofiles and protocol editing. The machine must also allow analysis of data by Second Derivative Max and Fit Points method and be compliant for audit trail of data for 17025. The machine must be windows 10 compatible and have software available for data analysis in the office. We may need an additional 8 software licenses so the cost of these must be competitive. We would require a service/repair agreement that DOES NOT involve having to send the machine off site for repair or service. The budget is PS25,000 (Inc VAT). As stated under ITT_4370, the Agency is buying a second qPCR machine.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-068178a3-38de-454e-9d11-128535e94479
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ce7a7b8-05ed-417a-8575-7aac0b585a01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£23,683 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,683 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2021 - 15 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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