Planning

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

  • Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001966

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060313

Published 9 January 2026, 3:20pm



Scope

Reference

MFRS 2526-69

Description

For a device to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Total value (estimated)

  • £900,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,080,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 September 2027
  • 1 year, 6 months

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

19 January 2026

Engagement process description

A supplier presentation will take place during the afternoon of Monday 19th January via Microsoft Teams. If you would like to register your interest please email procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk and an invite will be sent out.

Please note: This session will be recorded.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

22 January 2026


Contracting authority

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJC-6862-YTRY

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bridle Road,

Bootle

L30 4YD

United Kingdom

Region: UKD73 - Sefton

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government