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title: "Purchase and Maintenance of Individually Ventilated Cages"
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buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Purchase and Maintenance of Individually Ventilated Cages

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c0c9588-e7bd-467f-9b63-113d21b7092f

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is conducting an open tender for the purchase and maintenance of Individually Ventilated Caging (IVC) systems, aimed at enhancing its Biological Services Division (BSD). The tender, valued at £50,000, is classified under laboratory furniture and air filters and is currently active. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 28 February 2018. The delivery is expected to take place in the East of England, with the contract period commencing on 1 May 2018 and concluding on 1 May 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and supply sector, particularly those specialising in ventilation systems and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. With the growing needs in biological research capabilities, companies that can provide innovative and efficient solutions in this area will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this tender.

## Notice

"The agency is looking to purchase some Individually Ventilated Caging (IVC) systems for their Biological Services Division (BSD). We are looking to obtain two systems of IVC caging complete with air handling units that will provide flexibility and scope for expansion as the work progresses and afford protection to conspecifics from sight, sound and smell.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591c2d51-1c96-416e-b514-628f97b413d4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture
- 42514310 - Air filters

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591c2d51-1c96-416e-b514-628f97b413d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591c2d51-1c96-416e-b514-628f97b413d4
  7th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e80965f-d6ea-4cad-9427-a3e48a37864d
  Supplier Guide
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tender website

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