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Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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15 Jul 2021 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking to procure an automated DNA and RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This open tender had a bidding period that closed on 12 February 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £39,087.90, commenced on 20 March 2021 and will run until 20 March 2026. The project is based in London, with delivery addresses located in the EN6 3QG postal area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and biosciences. Companies providing innovative solutions in electrophoresis technology or quality control laboratories would be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurement endeavours similar to this. With the growing emphasis on genomic and RNA analysis, businesses that can deliver high-quality, reliable equipment could benefit substantially from tapping into the public sector's procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system

Notice Description

This notice is an extension of; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a54d7de-3afe-4e78-bf93-14afcfa173a4 The Agency intends to purchase an automated electrophoresis system for the quality control of DNA and RNA samples, including genomic DNA, cell-free DNA, DNA libraries for sequencing, eukaryotic total RNA and mRNA; and prokaryotic total RNA. The system should enable the analysis of small volumes (<=3ul), does not need the capacity for high throughput, but should prevent sample to sample contamination and carryover. The system should provide data on quantification and sample integrity (molecular weight, size distribution). Sample detection of genomic DNA and total RNA should be to 0.1ng/ul. Sample detection of cell-free DNA should be <50pg/ul.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3614f73f-60d5-464a-baa3-e30530b32242
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d937355-4e9c-4153-aef3-19ce9017d25c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£39,087 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,087 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2021 - 20 Mar 2026 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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@nibsc.org
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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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