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Cymraeg

UK4

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

  • First published: 29 January 2026
  • Last modified: 29 January 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-060313
Published by:
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Authority ID:
AA81922
Publication date:
29 January 2026
Deadline date:
23 February 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

For 23 devices to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The devices will form part of the suite of National Resilience Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) capability equipment.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

MFRS 2526-69

Procurement description

For 23 devices to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The devices will form part of the suite of National Resilience Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) capability equipment.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

900000 GBP to 900000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 September 2027

Contracting authority

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bridle Road,

Town/City: Liverpool

Postcode: L30 4YD

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJC-6862-YTRY

NUTS code: UKD73

Email: procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 1512964000

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

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

Delivery regions

  • UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

900000 GBP Excluding VAT

1080000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 September 2027, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Optional 6 month extension available.

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Technical

Weighting: 45.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Equipment Trial

Weighting: 5.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Assessment

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

23 February 2026, 13:00PM

Date of award of contract

19 March 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

To access Tender opportunities you need to register on the following portal link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
35113200 Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment Safety equipment

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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