Tender

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 16:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is actively seeking suppliers for its tender titled "Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment," under the industry category of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment. This contract, based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is in the tender stage, with initial planning having concluded. The submission deadline for this open procedure is set for 23rd February 2026, and the subsequent award period will culminate on 19th March 2026. The contract is valued at £900,000 (excluding VAT), with an overall gross value of £1,080,000, and the goods delivery is anticipated to begin on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying high-tech biological identification equipment, particularly those with expertise in PCR technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this project, given the tender's suitability criteria. The award criteria weigh heavily on technical quality and price, with additional factors like equipment trials and assessments influencing the decision. Engagement with the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service could provide businesses with a foothold in a sector critical to public safety and national resilience capabilities. Interested businesses need to register on the designated procurement portal to access the bidding documents and submit their proposals electronically.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

Notice Description

For 23 devices to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The devices will form part of the suite of National Resilience Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) capability equipment.

Planning Information

A supplier presentation will take place during the afternoon of Monday 19th January via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to register your interest please email procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk and an invite will be sent out. Please note: This session will be recorded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007721-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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