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24 Dec 2024 at 12:23

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27 Aug 2024 at 14:47

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21 Aug 2024 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of high-speed and ultra centrifuges, associated rotors, and related services. This tender, under the industry category of 'Centrifuges' (CPV code 42931000), was executed through a restricted procedure under the procurement method 'selective'. The process, identified by the tender ID 'C227271', took place at MHRA Laboratories in South Mimms, Herts. The total contract value is £1,500,000, and the contract was signed on 12 December 2024, following an award made to BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply, installation, and maintenance of laboratory centrifuges. Companies capable of supplying compatible rotors and providing comprehensive training and ongoing maintenance will find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement also emphasises the need for compatibility and minimal service disruption, making it well-suited to suppliers with adaptable and high-quality centrifuge solutions. This presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those offering flexible and reliable services.

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Notice Title

High-speed and Ultra Centrifuges, Rotors and Services

Notice Description

Purchase of high-speed and ultra centrifuges and associated rotors. Servicing and planned maintenance, calibration and certification of these centrifuges.

Lot Information

1. Qualification Envelope

A restricted lotted tender to select the following:
i) Supply and install floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds.
ii) During the transition phase to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that are necessary to allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.
iii) Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA's entire fleet of centrifuges.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

5. Lot 1 Centrifuges

Purchase of high-speed and ultra centrifuges and associated rotors. Servicing and planned maintenance, calibration and certification of these centrifuges.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

6. Lot 2 Rotors

During the transition phase, Supplier to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that will allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

7: Lot 3 Maintenance Services

Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA's entire fleet of centrifuges.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041525-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931000 - Centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

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