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title: "MHRA - Scientific - Purchase of a Flow Cytometer"
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# MHRA - Scientific - Purchase of a Flow Cytometer

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52486a61-e8ac-4b5c-90f7-9ccb7ecbd91a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England as the buying organisation, which is seeking to purchase a flow cytometer for its Biotherapeutics division located in South Mimms, East of England. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award date noted as 8th May 2018. The contract is valued at £172,000 and runs from 9th May 2018 to 31st May 2023. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, facilitating wider participation for interested suppliers. The tender period ended on 9th January 2018, indicating a prior invitation for bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in detection and analysis apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-equipped to compete for this contract, especially those focused on innovative solutions in flow cytometry and similar technologies. The awarding of the contract to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd highlights the competitive landscape in which businesses can engage and the potential for growth in providing advanced scientific tools to public health organisations.

## Notice

The MHRA is looking to purchase a 3-laser (>12 colour) bench-top flow cytometer is required by the flow cytometry lab within the Biotherapeutics division at its site at South Mimms (NIBSC). Additional information: Please refer to the agency's e-tendering web portal Bravo Solution for all details on this tender. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83c44d9-9656-40f3-b400-f74c3d93a068 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83c44d9-9656-40f3-b400-f74c3d93a068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83c44d9-9656-40f3-b400-f74c3d93a068
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tendering portal

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