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

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f3f3f4-8f25-4233-a14e-1ecad152d463

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which is seeking to procure a new Rotor Gene system to replace outdated equipment. The project's procurement method is open, falling under the goods category of laboratory and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £49,832.15. The award was documented on 23rd August 2021, and the contract period is set from 4th June 2021 to 3rd June 2026. The tender successfully completed on 22nd March 2021, and delivery is to take place in South Mimms, Hertfordshire, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the laboratory equipment sector to engage with a prominent regulatory agency. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced thermal cycling systems or related laboratory equipment would be well-positioned to compete. The replacement of essential technology by agencies such as the MHRA also signals potential ongoing requirements for innovative solutions, thus offering pathways for sustained partnerships and growth in this niche market.

## Notice

This notice is an extension of https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098d3d0c-099d-44d0-a610-f5eed38eefb7 The Agency is looking to preplace an outdated and non-upgradable Rotor Gene, Corbett Rotor-Gene 6000, a real-time thermal cycling system to perform work on the molecular levels of growth factors and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/93d7a617-62e1-401b-abfb-5007aa168bb0 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 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 | 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d7a617-62e1-401b-abfb-5007aa168bb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d7a617-62e1-401b-abfb-5007aa168bb0
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40deda7c-1f07-43fc-ad5e-bf6dbc680dc3

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098d3d0c-099d-44d0-a610-f5eed38eefb7

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