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title: "Foetal Calf (Bovine) Serum (FCS) for Laboratory Use"
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# Foetal Calf (Bovine) Serum (FCS) for Laboratory Use

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f20c7ff-e3d6-465b-b7ab-a2440a3870c5

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is conducting a tender titled "Foetal Calf (Bovine) Serum (FCS) for Laboratory Use," which involves supplying 300 bottles of 500ml fetel calf serum on a call-off order over four years. The procurement is categorised under goods with the associated CPV code for microbiological cultures. This tender is currently in the award stage, having concluded its tender period on 12th January 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will last until 31st March 2021, with a total estimated contract value of £50,000. The goods are to be delivered in the East of England.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for growth, especially for businesses in the biotechnology and laboratory supplies sector. Companies specialising in microbiological cultures or related goods would be well-equipped to compete, particularly those that can meet the specific quality standards required by public health agencies. Furthermore, the tender encourages participation from voluntary, community, and social enterprises, highlighting an inclusive approach to procurement that can benefit smaller firms in the sector.

## Notice

Supply of Foetal Calf Serum - 300 bottles of 500ml to be on a call off order over 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4212efc4-aca2-4443-8aab-a7bfbd78a256 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4212efc4-aca2-4443-8aab-a7bfbd78a256
- 13 Dec 2016 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9496ff94-8b0d-4099-9c39-eb9147aa666a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4212efc4-aca2-4443-8aab-a7bfbd78a256
  21st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9496ff94-8b0d-4099-9c39-eb9147aa666a
  13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64b4d09f-0334-4542-96f2-6b179c407962
  Supplier on how to respond to a tender
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/
  e-tendering portal

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