Tender

Purchase of Spectrophotometer

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 12:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (MHRA Buyer Organisation) is currently conducting a procurement process for the purchase of a spectrophotometer focused on DNA and RNA analysis. The tender, valued at £30,000, is classified under the detection and analysis apparatus category (CPV code 38430000). This open procedure invites participation from all suppliers and has a submission deadline of 19 March 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1 April 2021 and run through to 31 March 2026, with potential delivery addresses in various regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related goods, particularly those that are small to medium enterprise (SME) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Interested businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence by providing innovative solutions in the detection and analysis segment, which is critical for biological research and development. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate strong compliance with the tender's requirements and engage effectively through the outlined e-Sourcing portal processes will be well-positioned to compete successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Spectrophotometer

Notice Description

The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control intends to purchase a spectrophotometer for DNA and RNA analysis. Additional information: Instructions How to Respond to Tender - ITT_ 4637 1 - Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to http://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/ 1.2 - Click the link to register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (This Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the Bravo online help or contact the e-Tendering Helpdesk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9369af-159e-48c9-a912-32f8f94916ca
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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.green@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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