Scope
Description
A multiplex analyser is to be procured specifically for the quantitation of pneumococcal polysaccharides that are present in Pneumococcal (conjugate and potentially plain polysaccharide vaccines) that are used for the UK market.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 3 January 2031
- Possible extension to 5 January 2035
- 9 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
All details in tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
All details in tender documents.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | 65% |
Quality | 65.00% |
| Commercial Envelope | 25% |
Price | 25.00% |
| Social Value | 10% |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Based on the requirement, no market engagement carried out.
Contracting authority
MHRA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLJ-9824-VXPG
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aun Bhatti
Email: purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government