High speed & ultra Centrifuges, rotors and services

A Prior Information Notice
by MHRA

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
5 year
Value
£3M-£2M
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
21 Aug 2024
Delivery
To 28 Nov 2029 (est.)
Deadline
23 Sep 2024 14:00

Concepts

Location

South Mimms, Herts

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The MHRA science labs located at the South Mimms site and the organisation have numerous floor standing Ultracentrifuges and high speed centrifuges from a single manufacturer across the site. The Ultracentrifuges are used flexibly for a range of laboratory techniques including the purification of viruses, or the extraction of viral/bacterial nucleic acid. Around half of the ultracentrifuges are used in high containment areas.The various rotors used are compatible across the range of centrifuges and it is required that there shall be no loss of service as and when new centrifuges are installed.The restricted tender shall consist of 3 lots as described below.i) Supply, install and provide training for 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.Tenderers who have the capability are invited to Express their Interest in the first instance by registering and replying to this PIN.

Lot Division

1 5. Lot 1 Centrifuges
  • Value: £750K

Supply and install floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds.
2 6. Lot 2 Rotors
  • Value: £250K

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.
3 7: Lot 3 Maintenance Services
  • Value: £500K

Provide ongoing maintenance, calibration and certification services for MHRA’s entire fleet of centrifuges.
4 1. Qualification Envelope
  • Value: £2M

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 Options

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

CPV Codes

  • 42931000 - Centrifuges

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

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