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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of custom-produced broth microdilution plates"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of custom-produced broth microdilution plates

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9072acb0-4f74-47d1-bd8d-f87e9f27a761

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking suppliers for the provision of custom-produced broth microdilution plates for its Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections (AMRHAI) Reference Units. The procurement process, led by UKHSA, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting quotes and information about consumables is 5pm on 2nd June 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 9th June 2023 and end on 7th June 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Reagents and contrast media" with a total contract value of 49,308 GBP.

This tender opportunity by UKHSA presents a chance for businesses providing custom-made broth microdilution plates and related healthcare products to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Potential suppliers are required to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For any queries or assistance, tenderers can contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning to award a contract via 2020/S 217-533940: UKHSA National Microbiology Framework Lot 1- Diagnostics to Bruker UK Limited for the provision of custom-produced broth microdilution plates for its Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections (AMRHAI) Reference Units. The consumables covered by this contract will include custom-made broth microdilution (BMD) plates, MICRONAUT-S MDR MRGN Screening kits, Mueller Hinton Broth(cation adjusted), UMIC Colistin and UMIC Box Colistin. UKHSA believes that Bruker UK Limited is the only supplier capable of providing the consumables we require as, to the best of our knowledge, there are no off-the-shelf equivalents which can cover the range of antimicrobials that AMRHAI needs to test/report to stakeholders and Bruker UK Limited is the only supplier which can meet the lead times for our requirement (delivery by no later than the end of July 2023). If you have a solution which you believe could meet our requirements, please send a copy of your quote and information about the consumables you can provide to science.cph@ukhsa.gov.uk by no later than 5pm on 2nd June 2023. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddaf245-9661-47e2-9eae-de0e3f0bd510 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2023 - 7 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,308 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddaf245-9661-47e2-9eae-de0e3f0bd510
- 24 May 2023 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f62aea-effc-450d-a98e-7e5a596f0ce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddaf245-9661-47e2-9eae-de0e3f0bd510
  24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f62aea-effc-450d-a98e-7e5a596f0ce1
  24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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