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title: "Droplet reader to work with existing droplet digital PCR hardware"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2019-10-04"
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# Droplet reader to work with existing droplet digital PCR hardware

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a299739-6464-4a9d-a6d8-905c9df22859

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is initiating a procurement process for a droplet reader compatible with existing droplet digital PCR hardware, specifically involving a Bio-Rad automated droplet generator and a C-1000 Touch thermal cycler. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressing interest set for 11th October 2019. The procurement is categorised under Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and biotechnology solutions. Businesses with expertise in the development of PCR technologies and related analytical equipment would be particularly well-positioned to compete, as the required droplet reader must enable two-colour analysis and facilitate absolute quantification using Bio-Rad QuantaSoft software. Interested suppliers should contact the buyer, Catherine Norris, directly to express their interest.

## Notice

We wish to purchase a droplet reader to work with existing droplet digital PCR hardware: a Bio-Rad automated droplet generator and a Bio-Rad C-1000 Touch thermal cycler. The droplet reader is needed to analyse individual droplets which have undergone PCR amplification. The droplet reader must use a two-colour system of analysis detecting FAM, VIC, HEX and EvaGreen fluorescent dyes. The data provided by the reader should be suitable for absolute quantification analysis of target DNA by Bio-Rad QuantaSoft software. If you wish to express an interest in supplying exactly this requirement to the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control, please email the contact on this notice by Friday 11th October 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42690edf-7cc7-4d86-864d-1b5c9adbfb56 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 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 | POTTERS BAR |
| 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

- 4 Oct 2019 at 15:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42690edf-7cc7-4d86-864d-1b5c9adbfb56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42690edf-7cc7-4d86-864d-1b5c9adbfb56
  4th October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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