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title: "Service and maintenance of Freeze Dryers (VirTis)"
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# Service and maintenance of Freeze Dryers (VirTis)

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bdd0b0a-0bd0-4396-bb23-be0347c4d71c

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking to procure a support contract for the service and maintenance of existing VirTis SP Scientific Genesis freeze dryers, with the procurement identified as an open tender under the service category. This opportunity is located in Potters Bar, England, and has a total estimated value of £27,000. The tender period ends on 11th April 2018, with the contract set to commence on 7th May 2018 for a duration of three years, including the possibility of two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in servicing industrial freezers, specifically those capable of providing regular maintenance and calibration services. Businesses well-suited to compete should have a background in engineering or maintenance of similar equipment, as well as the capacity to manage long-term service contracts. The involvement in such a contract could enhance a company's portfolio and establish valuable relationships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Agency(MHRA) is looking to purchase a support contract to service and maintenance of existing VirTis SP Scientific Genesis freeze dryers model 25EL s/n216249, AdVantage Plus EL s/n 305247 and AdVantage Plus EL s/n 316141. It must be recognised that this list may change over time, i.e. when purchasing new or replacement systems. 1 annual visits is required PM and calibration for s/n 216249 and 316141 and 2 x 6 monthly for s/n 305247 . We expect to award a contract for a period of 3 years with the 02 possible extensions of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4307cc88-6364-42ab-b5c0-65be15866435 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 6 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711124 - Industrial freezers

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4307cc88-6364-42ab-b5c0-65be15866435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4307cc88-6364-42ab-b5c0-65be15866435
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/

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