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title: "Automated Sample Preparation (bead based system)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037321"
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buyer: "MHRA/NIBSC"
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# Automated Sample Preparation (bead based system)

Buyer: MHRA/NIBSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037321

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA/NIBSC) has awarded a contract for an automated sample preparation instrument for isolation and purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids and cells. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, had an open procedure. The contract was active with a total value of £100,000 and was signed on 7th December 2022. The buying organization is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender for an automated sample preparation instrument presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the laboratory equipment industry. Businesses specializing in providing technology solutions for mass spectrometry applications would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a fair chance for various firms to participate in the bidding process. The submission deadline for responses was 7th November 2022, with clear instructions provided for potential suppliers on how to engage with the tender digitally or in writing.

## Notice

An automated sample preparation instrument for isolation and purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids and cells for use in mass spectrometry and other applications from a range of sample types.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An automated sample preparation instrument for isolation and purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids and cells for use in mass spectrometry and other applications from a range of sample types.

Renewal: We expect to award a contract for a one of purchase of the equipment. For service maintenance and/or purchase of any bespoke kits/consumables and/or any IT related requirements, if applicable, the contract will be for the life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035079-2022 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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/NIBSC |
| Additional buyers | MHRA |
| Locality | N I B S C, BLANCHE LANE, SOUTH MIMMS, POTTERS BAR, HERTFORDSHIRE |
| 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035079-2022
- 5 Oct 2022 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027968-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thermofisher.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

## Provenance

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