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title: "Replacement Plate reader for LAL testing"
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# Replacement Plate reader for LAL testing

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-292037f5-3039-47aa-8de8-8bc07f97e343

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## Summary

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is seeking to procure a replacement plate reader for Kinetic Chromogenic LAL testing, specifically the Biotek ELx808 model. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, with a total estimated value of £15,000. The open tendering process commenced with the publication date on 20 May 2021 and the tender submission deadline set for 23 June 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 30 June 2021 and will extend for a duration of five years, concluding on 30 June 2026. The delivery is to be made to the specified address in South Mimms, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, UK. Interested parties can submit their responses through the Atamis e-procurement portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions in laboratory testing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in medical laboratory equipment are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation prioritises SMEs in their procurement processes. Competing vendors should possess a strong understanding of bacterial endotoxin testing and the requirements of the scientific community to effectively cater to this technical demand.

## Notice

The Agency is looking to replace a plate reader, a Biotek ELx808, for Kinetic Chromogenic LAL testing, i.e. Bacterial Endotoxin Testing. LAL (limulus amebocyte lysate). Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e2798e-e885-4b3a-9d18-c78c517da5ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e2798e-e885-4b3a-9d18-c78c517da5ba
- 20 May 2021 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2431a0c3-3352-4f89-90b0-8975205a36cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e2798e-e885-4b3a-9d18-c78c517da5ba
  18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2431a0c3-3352-4f89-90b0-8975205a36cd
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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