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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service

Buyer Address: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bridle Road,, Liverpool, UKD73, L30 4YD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1512964000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
900000.0 GBP
Gross: 1080000 GBP
Published
28 Jan 2026, 16:01
Deadline
23 Feb 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007721-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 900,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,080,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (45%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Equipment Trial (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Assessment (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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