Tender

High speed & ultra Centrifuges, rotors and services

  • MHRA

F01: Prior information notice (call for competition)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-026731

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0492ba

Published 21 August 2024, 4:14pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

MHRA

10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

Contact

allen chan

Email

allen.chan@mhra.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 7884114995

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

Buyer's address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

High speed & ultra Centrifuges, rotors and services

Reference number

c227271

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 42931000 - Centrifuges

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short 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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

1. Qualification Envelope

Lot No

Lot 1, 2 & 3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42931000 - Centrifuges

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Main site or place of performance

South Mimms, Herts

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

5. Lot 1 Centrifuges

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42931000 - Centrifuges

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI31 - Camden and City of London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply and install floor standing laboratory centrifuges from the same manufacturer, upto ultra performance speeds.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

6. Lot 2 Rotors

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42931000 - Centrifuges

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI31 - Camden and City of London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £250,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

7: Lot 3 Maintenance Services

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 42931000 - Centrifuges

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI31 - Camden and City of London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Expression of Interest is invited from Tenderers who have any of the following capabilities:

Tenderers MUST be able to supply, install and train staff on their floor standing laboratory centrifuge models.

Tenderers MUST be able to provide their own rotors, and replace existing Beckman Coulter rotors (or provide compatible equivalents), until the decision to replace the centrifuge has been taken.

Tenderers MUST be able provide ongoing support (including preventative maintenance and recalibration services) the existing Beckman Coulter centrifuges and during subsequent transition to the new centrifuges.

Tenderers who do not have any of these capabilities above are advised not send in their EOI as they shall be disqualified during the pre-qualification stage.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date

23 September 2024

Local time

3:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

13 November 2024


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

39 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0EU

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court

39 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0EU

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care