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title: "Replacement for LightCycler 480 System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
published: "2019-11-06"
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# Replacement for LightCycler 480 System

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-020046d4-d657-4b16-8846-9fa69d9d1f36

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is initiating a tender process titled "Replacement for LightCycler 480 System" for the procurement of high-performance Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. This project is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 13th November 2019. The equipment will be utilized at the Agency's location in Hertfordshire, specifically at the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest via email to the provided contact.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of PCR equipment, particularly those capable of offering equivalent or like-for-like replacements for the existing system. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the potential for innovation in this specialised field. Companies that can provide efficient, high-throughput solutions for gene detection and analysis should consider pursuing this tender as a pathway for business growth.

## Notice

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency wishes to replace our current LightCycler 480 System high-performance, high-throughput PCR platform, with the possibility to interchange for 96- or 384-well plates for gene detection, gene expression analysis, genetic variation analysis, and array data validation. Any proposed alternative must be a like for like replacement or equivalent. This equipment is for use at the Agency location in Hertfordshire, the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control. Additional information: To express your interest for this potential tender, please send an email to purchasing@nibsc.org citing the ref number.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9137bc0-4b61-4fe0-86f4-7828319ca506 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 16:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9137bc0-4b61-4fe0-86f4-7828319ca506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9137bc0-4b61-4fe0-86f4-7828319ca506
  6th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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