Published date: 2 March 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 March 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Microscopes - 38510000

Location of contract

EN6 3QG

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

tender_266546/929749

Published date

2 March 2021

Closing date

16 March 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 April 2021

Contract end date

4 April 2031

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The National Institute of Biological Standards and Control (a centre of the MHRA) requires up to 4 stereo dissection microscopes to be used within a Class II microbiological safety cabinet to visualise human stem cell colonies, and enable areas of undifferentiated cells to be dissected from the colony for further subculture, whilst maintaining the required air grade environment during dissection.

More information

Links

Additional text

Instructions How to Respond to this Tender - ITT_ 4680

1 - Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once):
1.1 - Go to http://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/
1.2 - Click the link to register.
1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'.
1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details.
1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete.
1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).

2 - Express an Interest in the tender:
2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password.
2.2 - Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (This Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier).
2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.
2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box.

3. Responding to the tender:
3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).
3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.
3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page.

If you require any further assistance please consult the Bravo online help or contact the e-Tendering Helpdesk.

About the buyer

Address

National Institute of Biological Standards and Control, Blanche Lane, South Mimms
Potters Bar
EN6 3QG
England

Email

daniel.green@mhra.gov.uk