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title: "Maintenance of a SpectraMax M5 Plate Reader"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
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# Maintenance of a SpectraMax M5 Plate Reader

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0beb861-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning a procurement process for the maintenance of a SpectraMax M5 Plate Reader, which falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at £30,000, will span from 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2022, with a budget set for the 2017/2018 period amounting to £5,500. Interested parties should prepare for future opportunities, with communications set to commence on 1 September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and servicing of medical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in precision instruments are especially well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can bring tailored solutions and flexibility in service delivery. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to long-term partnerships with a key regulatory agency in the healthcare sector, potentially enhancing business growth and market presence.

## Notice

The contract is for maintenance and servicing of a SpectraMax M5 multi-mode plate reader for use by the UKSCB to perform multiplex assays to improve the speed and accuracy of QC analytical methods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fade49f4-e59b-466e-a4d6-f6fd4213c1d8 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fade49f4-e59b-466e-a4d6-f6fd4213c1d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fade49f4-e59b-466e-a4d6-f6fd4213c1d8
  12th October 2015 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab0628a0-601c-4f9d-8a4b-a186be586e43
  Instructions on how to register for Future Opportunity
- http://www.phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  e-sourcing portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mhra.gov.uk

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