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title: "Automated Ampoule sealer"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION"
published: "2022-08-03"
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# Automated Ampoule sealer

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f40996a9-2f93-4adc-836e-3227613fb99d

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## Summary

The MHRA Buyer Organisation is initiating a procurement process for an "Automated Ampoule Sealer," aimed at enhancing their laboratory capabilities at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control located in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. This tender, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 25th August 2022. The budget for this project is estimated between £60,000 and £80,000 plus VAT, and the open tender is expected to be published between September and October 2022. The successful delivery and installation of the equipment are to be achieved by February 2023.

This procurement presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in automated systems and compliance with UK and European health and safety standards. Businesses that can offer supportive maintenance services and have a quick response capability will be well-positioned to compete, as significant evaluation weightings will favour those with UK-based support and demonstrable efficiency in servicing needs. The tender criteria highlight a preference for solutions that minimise user intervention while ensuring high operational standards.

## Notice

Ampoule sealer - small to medium scale batches Background: The Agency requires an efficient Ampoule sealing solution for its site located at; National Institute for Biological Standards and Control Blanche Lane South Mimms Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 3QG A Centre of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency The purpose of this early engagement is to check the market and based on that decide the sourcing strategy. Our budget is between PS60,000 - PS80,000 +VAT. We will run an open tender and if approved will aim to publish between September - October 2022. The Agency will use the Atamis e-tendering portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ) to publish this opportunity. If under threshold evaluation criteria will be on; 60% Technical and 40% Price If over threshold; 50% Technical, 40% Price and 10% Social Value Specification: 1. An automated flame sealing station that could deliver batches( 50-2000 containers) of sealed ampoules (currently 2.5ml or 5ml ampoules) with a low level of fail (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a134a7f-9c17-480a-a104-77df08081533 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39299100 - Glass ampoules

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 15:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a134a7f-9c17-480a-a104-77df08081533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a134a7f-9c17-480a-a104-77df08081533
  3rd August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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