Tender

Purchase of Bio-containment Caging System

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Tender

01 Mar 2017 at 10:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently seeking suppliers for the purchase of a Bio-containment Caging System to support the Biological Services Division at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) located in Potters Bar, England. This procurement is classified under the goods category and relates to laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2017. The total value of this contract is set at £20,000, with the contract expected to commence on 27th March 2017 and run for one year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those that manufacture or supply bio-containment systems or related laboratory furniture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this competition, which aligns with the MHRA's commitment to high-quality and humane animal research. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and expertise in laboratory environments will be well-positioned to respond effectively to this tender, thereby facilitating growth in a vital and regulated industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Bio-containment Caging System

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is looking to purchase a Bio-containment caging system for their Biological Services Division (BSD) at The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC). NIBSC is a global leader in the characterisation, standardisation and control of biological medicines. NIBSC plays a major role in assuring the quality of biological medicines worldwide through the provision of biological reference materials, by testing products and carrying out research. To fulfil this role the BSD requires the capability to house small rodents under ACDP Biological Containment Level 3 conditions when working with infectious agents. We are looking to obtain 1 small isolating caging system including an air handling unit. This equipment must protect the animals from external contaminants and cross contamination, provide protection to operators from infectious agents and enable several small studies to run simultaneously. This would, in turn, ensure accurate scientific results, prevent the need for repetition of experiments resulting from poor data or inadequate bio-containment and ultimately reduce the numbers of animals used. This solution would therefore meet the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures Act) 1986 and demonstrate the agency's commitment to the 3R's (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) framework for humane animal research. The purchase of this equipment would ensure the agency is able to continue its role supporting world class research at NIBSC. Additional information: All the information for this tender can be found on the above website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93331f2-abb3-4d6f-b60b-d1e16da9cfee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

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

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2017 - 26 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

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