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title: "Lateral Flow Assays"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-211d4617-3a1e-47fb-b446-d43e7fb89ca7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# Lateral Flow Assays

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-211d4617-3a1e-47fb-b446-d43e7fb89ca7

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority focuses on the acquisition of Lateral Flow Assays, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this process falls within the goods category. It followed an open procurement method and was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold. The award stage is now complete, with Southern Scientific Limited recognised as the supplier. A contract covering the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026 has been established. The relevant tender process ended on 3rd April 2025, and the award was made active on 6th June 2025.

The Lateral Flow Assays tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those aiming at the public sector market. The open procedure underlines the potential accessibility for these types of businesses, allowing them a fair chance to compete in the public procurement sector. Companies with capabilities in ensuring timely delivery and maintaining precise scientific equipment will find this procurement opportunity especially conducive to growth and potential future public contracts.

## Notice

Lateral Flow Assays

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19da814-b12e-4231-ae4e-5e44fd0d6e4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,762 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,762 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19da814-b12e-4231-ae4e-5e44fd0d6e4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19da814-b12e-4231-ae4e-5e44fd0d6e4d
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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