--- title: "Purchase of Bio-containment Caging System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2017-03-01" --- # Purchase of Bio-containment Caging System Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-510aad03-82fe-4dd7-8835-40ecb4fc8f83.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently seeking suppliers for the purchase of a Bio-containment Caging System to support the Biological Services Division at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) located in Potters Bar, England. This procurement is classified under the goods category and relates to laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2017. The total value of this contract is set at £20,000, with the contract expected to commence on 27th March 2017 and run for one year. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those that manufacture or supply bio-containment systems or related laboratory furniture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this competition, which aligns with the MHRA's commitment to high-quality and humane animal research. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and expertise in laboratory environments will be well-positioned to respond effectively to this tender, thereby facilitating growth in a vital and regulated industry. ## Notice The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is looking to purchase a Bio-containment caging system for their Biological Services Division (BSD) at The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC). NIBSC is a global leader in the characterisation, standardisation and control of biological medicines. NIBSC plays a major role in assuring the quality of biological medicines worldwide through the provision of biological reference materials, by testing products and carrying out research. To fulfil this role the BSD requires the capability to house small rodents under ACDP Biological Containment Level 3 conditions when working with infectious agents. We are looking to obtain 1 small isolating caging system including an air handling unit. This equipment must protect the animals from external contaminants and cross contamination, provide protection to operators from infectious agents and enable several small studies to run simultaneously. This would, in turn, ensure accurate scientific results, prevent the need for repetition of experiments resulting from poor data or inadequate bio-containment and ultimately reduce the numbers of animals used. This solution would therefore meet the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures Act) 1986 and demonstrate the agency's commitment to the 3R's (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) framework for humane animal research. The purchase of this equipment would ensure the agency is able to continue its role supporting world class research at NIBSC. Additional information: All the information for this tender can be found on the above website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93331f2-abb3-4d6f-b60b-d1e16da9cfee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Mar 2017 - 26 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39180000 - Laboratory furniture ## Release History - 1 Mar 2017 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93331f2-abb3-4d6f-b60b-d1e16da9cfee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93331f2-abb3-4d6f-b60b-d1e16da9cfee 1st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb57a9e0-ffc2-4f99-8154-3f85671ec624 Guidance on how to respond to this tender - https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/ e-tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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