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title: "Automated Cell Counter"
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buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Automated Cell Counter

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fddcb45-3a04-4122-98c4-30292ae4ff58

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, located in London, sought an Automated Cell Counter as part of their procurement process within the measuring instruments industry. This open tender was initiated on 6th February 2017, with a closing date for submissions on 27th February 2017. The total value of the contract was set at £25,000 with an award made to Sartorius on 10th March 2017. The contract period extends until 27th February 2022, emphasising the longevity and relevance of this procurement in the healthcare sector.

This opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that manufacture, supply, or provide support services for measuring instruments are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders not only expands their portfolio but also establishes valuable relationships within the healthcare industry, which can lead to further contractual opportunities in the future.

## Notice

An automated cell counter is required by the UKSCB for the rapid and easy measurement of cell number and viability. The bench-top counter is intended to replace the current method of manual assessment of viability using a haemocytometer/trypan blue dye exclusion test.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4fac34-15a8-4caf-872d-9701a314c766 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 27 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARTORIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4fac34-15a8-4caf-872d-9701a314c766
- 6 Feb 2017 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12446a86-86c5-4954-87fd-10f546ed305c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4fac34-15a8-4caf-872d-9701a314c766
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12446a86-86c5-4954-87fd-10f546ed305c
  6th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ed921c0-16e3-4430-8c76-4c974214f266
  Suppliers Guide
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tendering website

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