Tender

Detection, Identification & Monitoring (DIM) Equipment

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 16:15

Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 17:05

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 19:58

Summary of the contracting process

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority has issued an open invitation to tender (ITT) for the supply of Alpha and Beta Radiological Detection Devices and Lateral Flow Assays. The procurement, titled "Detection, Identification & Monitoring (DIM) Equipment," is focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is intended to bolster the National Resilience Detection, Identification, and Monitoring capability. The contract carries an estimated value of £175,000 and will be delivered in England. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 3 April 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the development and supply of precision detection and monitoring equipment. Businesses with expertise in radiological detection and lateral flow assay technologies will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The open procedure below the threshold allows for straightforward participation, potentially leading to business growth and contributing to high-stakes national resilience efforts.

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Notice Title

Detection, Identification & Monitoring (DIM) Equipment

Notice Description

This ITT is issued by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority ("the Authority") for the purpose of securing tenders for the supply of Alpha & Beta Radiological Detection Devices and Lateral Flow Assays. The devices will form part of the suite of National Resilience Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) capability equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0db39e4d-7398-4811-a2e9-3d2f231ba79b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1480907c-c542-4cd2-aca8-1819b53f6f9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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