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title: "Cell/Particle Counter"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION"
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# Cell/Particle Counter

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-220dc95b-c053-4227-81d2-d85419026f2d

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Cell/Particle Counter" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the MHRA Buyer Organisation located in Potters Bar, England. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory reagents and is relevant to the regions of East of England, London, and the South East. The engagement end date for potential suppliers to express interest is set for 5th August 2019, after which a direct award may occur if no suitable submissions are received, subject to fund approval. Suppliers are encouraged to provide details of their capabilities and a list price range for the proposed systems.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in automated systems that provide precise cell counting and viability analysis. Suppliers that offer compact benchtop systems, fast measurement capabilities, and user-friendly software for multi-user environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory and microbiological fields should consider this tender as it allows them to potentially engage in a competitive bidding process or a direct award scenario.

## Notice

The agency is looking to cell/particle counter with the following specifications: - Must be automated - Must be able to provide viability/cell count with high precision - Must be a small footprint/benchtop system - A system with at least 1-150um dynamic range of detection - Fast measurement - Software easy to operate in multi-user environment - Must be a system with a small sample volume - Ideally, able to determine cell aggregates - Ideally, calibration free - Ideally, no dyes required If you can provide a system that meets these requirements, please email to Nawaz Habib (nawaz.habib@nibsc.org) to register an interest. Please also indicate a list price range for the system(s) that you think will meet the specifications. This information will ONLY be used to seek fund approval and will not be associated to a particular supplier. We will only use the ranges given. If no submissions (by close of play 05/08/2019) of potential interest are received, it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the supplier we believe can provide these specifications. At this time we would seek a formal quotation from the supplier to include any discounts, maintenance and/or any bespoke consumables (if applicable). Otherwise, if more than once supplier registers interest, there would be further competition subject to fund approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5814d69-9990-4680-81ea-9ffdf7f8ed27 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Aug 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 | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
- 38434550 - Blood-cell counters
- 39172000 - Counters
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2019 at 10:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5814d69-9990-4680-81ea-9ffdf7f8ed27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5814d69-9990-4680-81ea-9ffdf7f8ed27
  8th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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