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Lateral Flow Assays

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority focuses on the acquisition of Lateral Flow Assays, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this process falls within the goods category. It followed an open procurement method and was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold. The award stage is now complete, with Southern Scientific Limited recognised as the supplier. A contract covering the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026 has been established. The relevant tender process ended on 3rd April 2025, and the award was made active on 6th June 2025.

The Lateral Flow Assays tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those aiming at the public sector market. The open procedure underlines the potential accessibility for these types of businesses, allowing them a fair chance to compete in the public procurement sector. Companies with capabilities in ensuring timely delivery and maintaining precise scientific equipment will find this procurement opportunity especially conducive to growth and potential future public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lateral Flow Assays

Notice Description

Lateral Flow Assays

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-211d4617-3a1e-47fb-b446-d43e7fb89ca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19da814-b12e-4231-ae4e-5e44fd0d6e4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£26,762 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,762 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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