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title: "Real time Qualitative live Cell system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02df93"
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# Real time Qualitative live Cell system

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02df93

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), seeking bids for the contract titled "Real time Qualitative live Cell system," which falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. Located in the UK, this procurement is currently in the award stage, with recent activity recorded on 17 December 2021. The process was open to suppliers through an open procedure, and interested parties were required to submit their responses via the Atamis e-procurement portal. There were multiple lots associated with this contract, focusing on live-cell analysis systems, with significant financial implications indicated by the estimated contract values ranging between £260,000 and £300,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and analytical systems. Companies that offer innovative live-cell imaging technology and have a solid track record in providing high-quality laboratory goods would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Collaboration with professional networks in the healthcare sector could further enhance the chances of success, making this a promising avenue for expansion for relevant businesses in the industry.

## Notice

The Agency is looking for two Real time Quantitative Live-Cell Analysis Systems:

Lot 1) A new System for direct assessment of live cells (adherent or in suspension) in an optimal environment with minimal manipulation of cells to study cell phenotypes and functions and allow identification of events/biological processes (kinetics of cell killing, cell/cell interactions, fast cytokine release) that could be missed by conventional end point analysis.

Lot 2) A replacement for an existing system Incucyte imager s/n 10147 (Essen Bioscience) used to assure quality of cell banks and assessment of cell cultures.

Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Agency is looking for two Real time Quantitative Live-Cell Analysis Systems:

Lot 1) A new System for direct assessment of live cells (adherent or in suspension) in an optimal environment with minimal manipulation of cells to study cell phenotypes and functions and allow identification of events/biological processes (kinetics of cell killing, cell/cell interactions, fast cytokine release) that could be missed by conventional end point analysis.

Lot 2) A replacement for an existing system Incucyte imager s/n 10147 (Essen Bioscience) used to assure quality of cell banks and assessment of cell cultures.

Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032345-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARTORIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032345-2021
- 10 Sep 2021 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022564-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
- https://www.sartorius.com/en/products/live-cell-imaging-analysis

## Provenance

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