--- title: "Purchase of Spectrophotometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION" published: "2021-03-08" --- # Purchase of Spectrophotometer Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3901ff9f-101f-4e7a-b988-59507c80a487.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (MHRA Buyer Organisation) is currently conducting a procurement process for the purchase of a spectrophotometer focused on DNA and RNA analysis. The tender, valued at £30,000, is classified under the detection and analysis apparatus category (CPV code 38430000). This open procedure invites participation from all suppliers and has a submission deadline of 19 March 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1 April 2021 and run through to 31 March 2026, with potential delivery addresses in various regions including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related goods, particularly those that are small to medium enterprise (SME) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Interested businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence by providing innovative solutions in the detection and analysis segment, which is critical for biological research and development. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate strong compliance with the tender's requirements and engage effectively through the outlined e-Sourcing portal processes will be well-positioned to compete successfully. ## Notice The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control intends to purchase a spectrophotometer for DNA and RNA analysis. Additional information: Instructions How to Respond to Tender - ITT_ 4637 1 - Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to http://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/ 1.2 - Click the link to register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (This Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the Bravo online help or contact the e-Tendering Helpdesk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9369af-159e-48c9-a912-32f8f94916ca | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9369af-159e-48c9-a912-32f8f94916ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9369af-159e-48c9-a912-32f8f94916ca 8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/ Instructions How to Respond to Tender - ITT_ 4637 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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