Planning

Centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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Planning

20 Nov 2018 at 14:11

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2018 at 11:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning a tender for the procurement of up to three centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers over the next five years, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. The procurement is classified under the medical equipment industry category, specifically targeting advanced laboratory equipment. This opportunity is set in Potters Bar, England, with a budget for the current financial year defined at £100,000. The contracting process will employ a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, signalling a focused acquisition process that may lead to a direct award if no other parties express interest by the communication deadline of 1st January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-precision medical equipment and innovative laboratory technologies, particularly those offering PCR cyclers with unique specifications. Given the technical requirements outlined, suitable competitors could include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in PCR technology and capabilities in manufacturing equipment that maintains stringent temperature controls. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the advanced features required, such as optical detection precision and software adaptability, may find this tender especially conducive to growth in the competitive field of medical supply procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers

Notice Description

The Agency has a requirement to purchase in the next 5 years up to three real time (or HMR) centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers. Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement below should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver this requirement. An over view of the requirement is: Thermal block based PCR platforms will not be considered. Each tube must be spun in a chamber of moving air, to keep all samples at each step of the cycling program at exactly the same temperature (temperature variation < 0.02degC) eliminating the need for a ROX dye reference. Optical detection of equal precision is required as each sample rotates past the excitation and detection optics eliminating variation compared with thermal block based PCR platforms. The excitation source LEDs are to be provided with a life-long guarantee, negating the need for optical alignment, calibration, or lamp replacement. Interchangeable rotors to enable analysis in different sample volumes and tube formats. With up to 6 channels spanning UV to infrared wavelengths suitable for multiplex applications. In addition, the software must allow for the creation of new excitation and detection wavelength combinations, so it is compatible with dyes that may be used in the future. Experimental data security must be assured and process steps traceable from starting the run to exporting the results for analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca1d580-5b9d-4546-b6a0-4ce466b76051
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Further Information

Notice Documents

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