Award

Purchase of Microscale Viscometer

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2021 at 11:56

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the MHRA Buyer Organisation, which is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a Microscale Viscometer. This equipment falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £40,000. The tender was published on 19 January 2021, and the tender period closed on 1 February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2026, with delivery addresses applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents useful opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and technical instruments. Businesses with capabilities in precision engineering and product design relevant to scientific research would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, offering potential for long-term collaborations with a regulatory body such as the MHRA, which conducts vital public health research and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Microscale Viscometer

Notice Description

Award of contract for the purchase of a Microscale Viscometer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df9a5d89-7ce4-4784-a12b-49c4a91e64ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44732600-b888-4ac6-b709-5baf98c6f5f5
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 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
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERROW SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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