United Kingdom-London: Real time Qualitative live Cell system

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2021/S 000-022564/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: MHRA
Postal address: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
Town: London
Postal code: E14 4PU
Country: United Kingdom
Email: purchasing@nibsc.org
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available.
Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible,free of charge,at:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Health

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Real time Qualitative live Cell system

Reference number: C39735 on ATAMIS e-portal
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 38000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The Agency is looking for two Real time Quantitative Live-Cell Analysis Systems:Lot 1) A new System for direct assessment of live cells (adherent or in suspension) in an optimal environment with minimal manipulation of cells to study cell phenotypes and functions and allow identification of events/biological processes (kinetics of cell killing, cell/cell interactions, fast cytokine release) that could be missed by conventional end point analysis.Lot 2) A replacement for an existing system Incucyte imager s/n 10147 (Essen Bioscience) used to assure quality of cell banks and assessment of cell cultures. Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal ()
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 220000.00 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
MHRA,National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC),Blanche Lane, South Mimms,Potters Bar,Hertfordshire,EN6 3QG,UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The Agency is looking for two Real time Quantitative Live-Cell Analysis Systems:Lot 1) A new System for direct assessment of live cells (adherent or in suspension) in an optimal environment with minimal manipulation of cells to study cell phenotypes and functions and allow identification of events/biological processes (kinetics of cell killing, cell/cell interactions, fast cytokine release) that could be missed by conventional end point analysis.Lot 2) A replacement for an existing system Incucyte imager s/n 10147 (Essen Bioscience) used to assure quality of cell banks and assessment of cell cultures. Submit response via Atamis e-procurement portal ()
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 220000.00 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2021-11-30End: 2026-11-30
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2021-10-11 Local time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:6(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2021-10-11 Local time: 10:00

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
Instructions How to Respond to this Tender1 – Register your company on the e-Sourcing portal (this is only required once):1.1 – Go to – 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 registeredsupplier).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 ‘MyITTs’ 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 ‘ITTDetails’ box.3. Responding to the tender:3.1 – Click ‘My Response’ under ‘ITT Details’, you can choose to ‘Create Response’ or to ‘Declineto Respond’ (please give a reason if declining).3.2 – You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek anyclarification.3.3 – Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITTThere may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailedonline help available).3.4 – You must then submit your reply using the ‘Submit Response’ button at the top of the page.The process is very straightforward, but if you find you do need advice or support in registering pleasecontact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details:Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: MHRA
Postal address: 10 South Colonnade
Town: London
Postal code: E14 4PU
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2021-09-10