--- title: "Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or Equivalent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2018-12-04" --- # Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or Equivalent Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-957ce301-7fcd-4793-9ea0-717be31a30e1.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning to procure a Leica Bond RXm automated staining platform or an equivalent device. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30 December 2018. The procurement falls under the category of microbiological cultures, and the delivery location is in Potters Bar, England. Interested suppliers should express their interest by contacting Nawaz Habib at the agency before that deadline. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying complex staining platforms for immunohistochemistry. Companies focusing on manufacturing, installation services, and research services are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Given the specific compatibility and performance requirements outlined, businesses with expertise in advanced laboratory technologies would find this opportunity particularly advantageous, especially if they can deliver products matching the agency's specifications. ## Notice We are planning to buy a like for like replacement Leica Bondmax Automated Immunohistochemical Slide Stainer Machine or equivalent. We are under the impression that there is only one supplier which can provide these. Before we proceed further, I want to check, can you supply this item or equivalent? For further details, please read the following text. The Agency requires to purchase a like for like replacement Leica Bondmax Automated Immunohistochemical Slide Stainer Machine or equivalent. An over view of the requirement is: The equipment purchased must be compatible with previous test results and be able to undertake user defined IHC/ISH/ RNAScope - single and multiple target detection, chromogenic and fluorescent identification/BaseScope - chromogenic identification. Equipment must allow researcher defined reagents/detection system/protocols and protocol editing. Equipment must fit into existing footprint of 800mm (W)/720mm (H)/780mm (D). Potential suppliers if they feel they can meet the requirement 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73d6c6-643a-4556-83cd-e3f782d68b64 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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) - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 33698100 - Microbiological cultures - 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2018 at 14:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73d6c6-643a-4556-83cd-e3f782d68b64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73d6c6-643a-4556-83cd-e3f782d68b64 4th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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