Planning

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a public authority at the sub-central government level, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, used for identifying biological materials. This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment, and is located in the UK. An important engagement milestone is a supplier presentation scheduled for the afternoon of 19th January 2026 via Microsoft Teams, and businesses interested in participating should register their interest via email. The procurement is based on the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and anticipates a gross amount value of £1,080,000, with a contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, extendable to 30th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as they have been deemed suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses specialising in the production or supply of biological identification equipment for safety applications could benefit from participating. With procurement methods likely to focus on those adept in high-complexity, safety-critical equipment, this opportunity is ideal for organisations capable of delivering innovative and reliable solutions. The planned engagement session will be a crucial platform for suppliers to understand requirements and demonstrate capability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

Notice Description

For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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/001966-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060313-2026-01-09T15:20:21Z",
    "date": "2026-01-09T15:20:21Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060313",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNJC-6862-YTRY",
            "name": "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNJC-6862-YTRY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bridle Road,",
                "locality": "Bootle",
                "postalCode": "L30 4YD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD73"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PNJC-6862-YTRY",
        "name": "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "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.",
                "dueDate": "2026-01-19T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "001966-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001966-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-09T15:20:21Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "MFRS 2526-69",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment",
        "description": "For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "35113200",
                        "description": "Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1080000,
            "amount": 900000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-01-22T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}