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title: "Replacement Rotors for the Beckman Coulter Ultracentrifuges"
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# Replacement Rotors for the Beckman Coulter Ultracentrifuges

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da17f8d-1660-4f2d-b617-8e274b074558

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Replacement Rotors for the Beckman Coulter Ultracentrifuges" tender is being managed by the MHRA Buyer Organisation, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," and was initiated as a direct award due to the unique technical requirements associated with the supplies. The tender period ended on 5th March 2021, and the awarded contract spans from 9th March 2021 to 9th March 2022, with a total contract value of £30,329.20.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in ultracentrifuge components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider involvement in similar tenders, as the procurement procedure allowed for direct awards under specific technical constraints, which could favour suppliers that possess unique capabilities. The specific requirement for off-the-shelf ultracentrifuge rotors may also appeal to firms with established relationships or certifications with the relevant scientific standards.

## Notice

The Agency would like to buy two off the shelf ultracentrifuge swing out rotors. One SW28 titanium rotor with aluminium swinging buckets, 6 x 38.5 mL, 28,000 rpm, 141,000 x g max and one SW32 titanium top loading rotor with titanium buckets. 6 x 38.5 ml, 32,000 rpm, 175,000 x g max. Both to be used with Beckman Optima LE-80K and Beckman Optima L-90K ultracentrifuges and conform to European Directive (98/79/EC) or equivalent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216871d6-4d54-4b2b-8c0a-89c6a3c35b3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award under- 32(2)(b)(ii) Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons, |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 9 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,329 |
| 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 | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216871d6-4d54-4b2b-8c0a-89c6a3c35b3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216871d6-4d54-4b2b-8c0a-89c6a3c35b3a
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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