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title: "Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system"
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# Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3614f73f-60d5-464a-baa3-e30530b32242

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking to procure an automated DNA and RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This open tender had a bidding period that closed on 12 February 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £39,087.90, commenced on 20 March 2021 and will run until 20 March 2026. The project is based in London, with delivery addresses located in the EN6 3QG postal area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and biosciences. Companies providing innovative solutions in electrophoresis technology or quality control laboratories would be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurement endeavours similar to this. With the growing emphasis on genomic and RNA analysis, businesses that can deliver high-quality, reliable equipment could benefit substantially from tapping into the public sector's procurement needs.

## Notice

This notice is an extension of; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a54d7de-3afe-4e78-bf93-14afcfa173a4 The Agency intends to purchase an automated electrophoresis system for the quality control of DNA and RNA samples, including genomic DNA, cell-free DNA, DNA libraries for sequencing, eukaryotic total RNA and mRNA; and prokaryotic total RNA. The system should enable the analysis of small volumes (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d937355-4e9c-4153-aef3-19ce9017d25c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2021 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,087 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,087 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2021 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d937355-4e9c-4153-aef3-19ce9017d25c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d937355-4e9c-4153-aef3-19ce9017d25c
  15th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1776942-1b92-4782-95d0-7bc13e5b33b3

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a54d7de-3afe-4e78-bf93-14afcfa173a4

## Provenance

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