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title: "Purchase of Microscale Viscometer"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Purchase of Microscale Viscometer

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df9a5d89-7ce4-4784-a12b-49c4a91e64ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MHRA Buyer Organisation, which is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a Microscale Viscometer. This equipment falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £40,000. The tender was published on 19 January 2021, and the tender period closed on 1 February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2026, with delivery addresses applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents useful opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and technical instruments. Businesses with capabilities in precision engineering and product design relevant to scientific research would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, offering potential for long-term collaborations with a regulatory body such as the MHRA, which conducts vital public health research and development.

## Notice

Award of contract for the purchase of a Microscale Viscometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44732600-b888-4ac6-b709-5baf98c6f5f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,380 |
| 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 | 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 | MERROW SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44732600-b888-4ac6-b709-5baf98c6f5f5
- 19 Jan 2021 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4475c07-ffe1-4293-902c-a575b20ae7ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44732600-b888-4ac6-b709-5baf98c6f5f5
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4475c07-ffe1-4293-902c-a575b20ae7ff
  19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Instructions How to Respond to this Tender - ITT_ 4590
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9828473-9c04-4cd8-8c65-fd09fc1735a1
  n/a

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