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Purchase of a Flow Cytometer

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, located in London, initiated a procurement process to purchase a Flow Cytometer. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory equipment installation services, with an additional classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was conducted through a selective process, specifically as a call-off from the NHSSC Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing, and Pathology Managed Service Framework. The procurement has reached the award stage, with BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED recognised as the supplier. The contract is valued at £400,000 and spans from 5th January 2026 to 21st January 2031. The tender location is specified with the postcode EN6 3QG within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for large businesses engaged in laboratory equipment supply and installation. Companies specialising in this sector can leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence and expand partnerships within the healthcare industry. The nature of the contract as a call-off agreement within an established framework suggests potential for sustained engagement and further opportunities to supply the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency with essential laboratory diagnostics and equipment solutions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

Call off from NHSSC - Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Service Framework (2023/S 000-028831) Additional information: Purchase of a Flow Cytometer via Call off from NHSSC - Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Service Framework (2023/S 000-028831).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3368d0fa-c19d-4853-b614-7be795896b71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9f293e-f221-4e79-be79-245592789d26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Aun Bhatti
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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