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title: "Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system"
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# Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e7a5b2a-c6ad-4be3-badd-725afdc3f237

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## Summary

The MHRA Buyer Organisation has completed the procurement process for an "Automated DNA & RNA quality assessment electrophoresis system". This tender falls under the laboratory equipment category and was located in London, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £39,087.90. The tender period ended on 12th February 2021, and the contract is set to run from 20th March 2021 to 20th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors to expand their engagements with a key government agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and innovation in the delivery of specialized equipment for molecular biology applications. Organisations that focus on quality control equipment for genetic analyses would also find relevance in this procurement.

## Notice

The Agency intends to purchase an automated electrophoresis system for the quality control of DNA and RNA samples, including genomic DNA, cell-free DNA, DNA libraries for sequencing, eukaryotic total RNA and mRNA; and prokaryotic total RNA. The system should enable the analysis of small volumes (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a54d7de-3afe-4e78-bf93-14afcfa173a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2021 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,087 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,087 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## 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 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a54d7de-3afe-4e78-bf93-14afcfa173a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a54d7de-3afe-4e78-bf93-14afcfa173a4
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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