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title: "Purchase of a High Pressure Freezing Machine"
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# Purchase of a High Pressure Freezing Machine

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d583fe7-820f-43b1-925b-1f96e7d92fcf

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is currently inviting tenders for the purchase of a High Pressure Freezing Machine, essential for sample preparation for an Electron Microscope. This contract, classified under the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' industry category, has an estimated value of £330,000 and is located in the East of England. The tender process follows an open procurement method and is set to conclude on 22nd March 2018, with the contract commencing from 30th April 2018 and lasting until 30th April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide specialised machinery. Companies with expertise in laboratory technology and those capable of meeting the rigorous standards required for such equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Purchase of a High Pressure Freezing Machine for preparation of samples for an Electron Microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531af498-c292-4881-ae69-667865afddb7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531af498-c292-4881-ae69-667865afddb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531af498-c292-4881-ae69-667865afddb7
  6th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/469377b2-376c-42c2-94d2-829a44e7b257
  Suppliers Guide
- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tendering portal

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