Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITYcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-060313Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£780k
Awarded 19 Mar 2026
Suppliers
1
1 SME
Lots
1
1 awarded
Published
19 Mar 2026
Description
For 23 devices used to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Scope
- Reference
- MFRS 2526-69
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2027Possible extension to 30 Sept 2027
Optional 6 month extension available.
- CPV classifications
- 35113200
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |
| Technical | — | quality | 45.00% |
| Equipment Trial | — | quality | 5.00% |
| Assessment | — | quality | 10.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£780k
Award date
19 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2027
Awarded to
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 19 Mar 2026 · Contract period 31 Mar 2026 — 31 Mar 2027
Award value
£780k
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