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title: "Purchase and maintenance of a Micro-array Scanner"
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# Purchase and maintenance of a Micro-array Scanner

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1be7f118-a6a3-4b4c-8ce6-3eec1578effc

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has recently completed the tender process for the purchase and maintenance of a Micro-array Scanner, classified under the goods category with the CPV code 38520000. This procurement took place in the East of England, and the contract was initiated under a non-standard procurement method. The tender was published on 23 February 2017, with the tender period closing on 13 March 2017. The contract, valued at £60,000, officially commenced on 27 March 2017 and is set to conclude on 28 March 2022. The awarded contract, amounting to £50,000, was granted to the supplier, Molecular Devices, on 28 March 2017.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in scanners and related technologies. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise and provide quality service in the area of biomedical instruments will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The contract not only encompasses the initial purchase of the equipment but also emphasizes ongoing maintenance, highlighting the potential for sustained business growth through long-term service agreements.

## Notice

Purchase and maintenance of a Micro-array scanner Additional information: All the information for this tender can be found on the above website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0c078b-1e53-4af3-aa82-e3352f72392d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOLECULAR DEVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0c078b-1e53-4af3-aa82-e3352f72392d
- 23 Feb 2017 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a78de3-2e04-46e5-a8e3-b40a11b7acce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0c078b-1e53-4af3-aa82-e3352f72392d
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a78de3-2e04-46e5-a8e3-b40a11b7acce
  23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/694e6461-3117-4ac4-aa3d-70808bace261
  Guidance on how to respond to this tender
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tendering portal

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