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title: "project_5463 - BIOT Capillary Cell Counter"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a9a1690-9789-4e62-b3fe-0f95c028d604"
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# project_5463 - BIOT Capillary Cell Counter

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a9a1690-9789-4e62-b3fe-0f95c028d604

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking suppliers for the project titled "BIOT Capillary Cell Counter". This procurement is categorised under laboratory reagents and aims to acquire a non-image-based cell counter capable of processing large stem cells and fibroblasts. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th March 2020. The total budget for this project is £12,500, which includes delivery, installation, and VAT. The required delivery location is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and laboratory supply sectors. Businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those with a focus on cell counting technologies, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, suppliers who can offer innovative solutions that meet both essential and desirable specifications may have the potential to secure additional funding, thus expanding their business prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

The agency is looking for a non-image-based Cell Counter with wide size profile that can accommodate for large stem cells and fibroblasts, live/dead cell discrimination and fast processing without requirement for high cell numbers; more accuracy than manual counting or Trypan Blue-image based counting. At present we have PS15,000 funds approved (including delivery, installation and 20% VAT). We would however, encourage suppliers biding to quote for option(s) that can meet the essential requirements but also the desirables should we be able to seek further funding subject to tender responses. Additional information: Early engagement was carried out on Contracts Finder for 2 weeks. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5814d69-9990-4680-81ea-9ffdf7f8ed27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef0b19b-98f5-48aa-a868-5ac82de7b688 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 5 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef0b19b-98f5-48aa-a868-5ac82de7b688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef0b19b-98f5-48aa-a868-5ac82de7b688
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5814d69-9990-4680-81ea-9ffdf7f8ed27

## Provenance

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