Award

Automated Cell Counter

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2019 at 14:38

Award Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2017 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, located in London, sought an Automated Cell Counter as part of their procurement process within the measuring instruments industry. This open tender was initiated on 6th February 2017, with a closing date for submissions on 27th February 2017. The total value of the contract was set at £25,000 with an award made to Sartorius on 10th March 2017. The contract period extends until 27th February 2022, emphasising the longevity and relevance of this procurement in the healthcare sector.

This opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that manufacture, supply, or provide support services for measuring instruments are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders not only expands their portfolio but also establishes valuable relationships within the healthcare industry, which can lead to further contractual opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Cell Counter

Notice Description

An automated cell counter is required by the UKSCB for the rapid and easy measurement of cell number and viability. The bench-top counter is intended to replace the current method of manual assessment of viability using a haemocytometer/trypan blue dye exclusion test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fddcb45-3a04-4122-98c4-30292ae4ff58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4fac34-15a8-4caf-872d-9701a314c766
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2017 - 27 Feb 2022 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARTORIUS

Further Information

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