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title: "Purchase of Rotor Gene"
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# Purchase of Rotor Gene

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36dc0aaa-bad0-4ecf-be5b-5bae606eefc9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MHRA Buyer Organisation seeking to purchase a Rotor Gene, specifically the Corbett Rotor-Gene 6000, which is essential for work on molecular levels of growth factors and related monoclonal antibodies. This open procedure contract, valued at £45,000, is classified under the CPV category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender period concluded on 22nd March 2021, with the contract officially commencing on 4th June 2021 and running until 3rd June 2026. The contract was awarded to Qiagen Ltd, and the delivery will take place to an address in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those that provide innovative and upgraded technological solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to partake in future similar tenders, as the procurement method encourages competition and supports suppliers capable of delivering high-quality goods that meet rigorous scientific standards. Suppliers with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment will be best positioned to compete for contracts of this nature.

## Notice

The Agency is looking to preplace an outdated and non-upgradable Rotor Gene, Corbett Rotor-Gene 6000, a real-time thermal cycling system to perform work on the molecular levels of growth factors and related monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and biosimilar medicines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098d3d0c-099d-44d0-a610-f5eed38eefb7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2021 - 3 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,832 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098d3d0c-099d-44d0-a610-f5eed38eefb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098d3d0c-099d-44d0-a610-f5eed38eefb7
  4th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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