--- title: "Centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2018-11-20" --- # Centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-570451fc-4ddc-4d0f-ac94-2d4f3d3f6028.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning a tender for the procurement of up to three centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers over the next five years, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. The procurement is classified under the medical equipment industry category, specifically targeting advanced laboratory equipment. This opportunity is set in Potters Bar, England, with a budget for the current financial year defined at £100,000. The contracting process will employ a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, signalling a focused acquisition process that may lead to a direct award if no other parties express interest by the communication deadline of 1st January 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-precision medical equipment and innovative laboratory technologies, particularly those offering PCR cyclers with unique specifications. Given the technical requirements outlined, suitable competitors could include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in PCR technology and capabilities in manufacturing equipment that maintains stringent temperature controls. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the advanced features required, such as optical detection precision and software adaptability, may find this tender especially conducive to growth in the competitive field of medical supply procurement. ## Notice The Agency has a requirement to purchase in the next 5 years up to three real time (or HMR) centrifugal rotary design PCR cyclers. Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement below should email Nawaz.habib@nibsc.org to register an interest. If no submissions of potential interest are received it is then intended to perform a direct award without competition to the sole supplier we believe can deliver this requirement. An over view of the requirement is: Thermal block based PCR platforms will not be considered. Each tube must be spun in a chamber of moving air, to keep all samples at each step of the cycling program at exactly the same temperature (temperature variation < 0.02degC) eliminating the need for a ROX dye reference. Optical detection of equal precision is required as each sample rotates past the excitation and detection optics eliminating variation compared with thermal block based PCR platforms. The excitation source LEDs are to be provided with a life-long guarantee, negating the need for optical alignment, calibration, or lamp replacement. Interchangeable rotors to enable analysis in different sample volumes and tube formats. With up to 6 channels spanning UV to infrared wavelengths suitable for multiplex applications. In addition, the software must allow for the creation of new excitation and detection wavelength combinations, so it is compatible with dyes that may be used in the future. Experimental data security must be assured and process steps traceable from starting the run to exporting the results for analysis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca1d580-5b9d-4546-b6a0-4ce466b76051 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 Nov 2018 at 14:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca1d580-5b9d-4546-b6a0-4ce466b76051 - 19 Nov 2018 at 11:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca1d580-5b9d-4546-b6a0-4ce466b76051 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca1d580-5b9d-4546-b6a0-4ce466b76051 20th November 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.mhra.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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