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title: "High-speed and Ultra Centrifuges, Rotors and Services"
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# High-speed and Ultra Centrifuges, Rotors and Services

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492ba

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of high-speed and ultra centrifuges, associated rotors, and related services. This tender, under the industry category of 'Centrifuges' (CPV code 42931000), was executed through a restricted procedure under the procurement method 'selective'. The process, identified by the tender ID 'C227271', took place at MHRA Laboratories in South Mimms, Herts. The total contract value is £1,500,000, and the contract was signed on 12 December 2024, following an award made to BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply, installation, and maintenance of laboratory centrifuges. Companies capable of supplying compatible rotors and providing comprehensive training and ongoing maintenance will find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement also emphasises the need for compatibility and minimal service disruption, making it well-suited to suppliers with adaptable and high-quality centrifuge solutions. This presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those offering flexible and reliable services.

## Notice

Purchase of high-speed and ultra centrifuges and associated rotors. Servicing and planned maintenance, calibration and certification of these centrifuges.

### Lot Information

1. Qualification Envelope

A restricted lotted tender to select the following:
i) Supply and install floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds. 
ii) During the transition phase to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that are necessary to allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.
iii) Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA's entire fleet of centrifuges.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

5. Lot 1 Centrifuges

Purchase of high-speed and ultra centrifuges and associated rotors. Servicing and planned maintenance, calibration and certification of these centrifuges.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

6. Lot 2 Rotors

During the transition phase, Supplier to provide own rotors and Beckman Coulter rotors (or compatible equivalents), that will allow MHRA to continue to operate efficiently.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

7: Lot 3 Maintenance Services

Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA's entire fleet of centrifuges.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of an additional 36 months and 24 months respectively. so 60+36+24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041525-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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, TLI31 Camden and City of London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931000 - Centrifuges

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041525-2024
- 27 Aug 2024 at 13:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027296-2024
- 21 Aug 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026731-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beckmancoulter.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

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