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Fermentation Bioreactor

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, based in South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Fermentation Bioreactor. This contract, classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, falls within the goods category and is valued at £77,000. The procurement was executed through a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 and the contract running from 18th March 2025 to 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts given the direct procurement method employed. For businesses looking to expand within the laboratory equipment sector, this contract exemplifies how targeted tenders can create growth opportunities efficiently. The awarded supplier for this contract is Cellexus International Ltd, illustrating the potential for SMEs to secure substantial government procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Fermentation Bioreactor

Notice Description

Purchase of Fermentation Bioreactor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6147278d-fffa-4367-af80-2ac1aaa17e30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b517249c-d8d5-4324-861d-e9d568d13661
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CELLEXUS INTERNATIONAL

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