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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,080,000

DEADLINE

February 23, 2026 at 13:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

35113200

REFERENCE

007721-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original 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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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements are detailed in the provided information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Propose 23 devices capable of identifying biological materials.
  • Devices must utilize Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology.
  • Devices must be suitable for integration into the National Resilience Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) capability equipment suite.
  • Be prepared for an equipment trial as part of the evaluation process.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a price proposal for the supply of 23 PCR devices, considering the estimated contract value of 1,080,000 EUR.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid through the due-north portal.
  • Ensure bid submission by the deadline of 2026-02-23T13:00:00+00:00.
  • Address technical, price, quality, and equipment trial criteria within the bid for evaluation.
  • Propose a solution for a 12-month contract duration.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data007721-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data detailing the tender initiated by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service for the procurement of 23 PCR devices to identify biological materials, forming part of national resilience capabilities.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007721-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is seeking bids for 23 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) devices to identify biological materials, enhancing national resilience detection, identification, and monitoring capabilities.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information007721-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is a tender notice from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service seeking bids for 23 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) devices to identify biological materials, with a submission deadline of 23 February 2026.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007721-2026.html
Summary:
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service seeks bids for 23 PCR devices for biological material identification, with an estimated value of £900,000, requiring submission via the due-north portal by 23 February 2026, and evaluated on technical, price, quality, and equipment trial criteria.

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50
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender exhibits significant deficiencies in legal compliance, clarity, completeness, and fairness due to missing critical information regarding exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and detailed evaluation criteria. While practical aspects like e-submission are positive, these fundamental gaps pose risks to the procurement process's integrity and competitiveness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance40/100

The absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements represents significant legal deficiencies. The missing reveal date is also a concern.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing eligibility requirements
Clarity50/100

While the description of the required equipment is clear, the evaluation criteria are only broadly mentioned (technical, price, quality, equipment trial) without specific details or weightings. The lack of eligibility and exclusion criteria also reduces clarity for potential bidders.

Vague evaluation criteria (no specific details or weightings)
Missing eligibility and exclusion criteria details
Completeness45/100

There are notable gaps in critical information, including detailed eligibility, exclusion, and evaluation criteria. Basic fields such as 'Liable Person' are empty, and procedure codes are missing.

Missing detailed eligibility, exclusion, and evaluation criteria
Empty 'Liable Person' field
Fairness40/100

The lack of detailed and weighted evaluation criteria significantly impacts transparency and objectivity, making it challenging for bidders to prepare competitive and fair proposals. While requirements do not appear tailored, this omission is a major fairness concern.

Lack of detailed and weighted evaluation criteria
Practicality80/100

Electronic submission is supported via the due-north portal, and the contract start date and duration are clearly specified, enhancing practicality. The absence of a direct document URL in the provided snippet is a minor point.

Direct document URL not explicitly provided in the snippet
Data Consistency60/100

Several fields are unpopulated ('Liable Person', procedure codes), and there is a contradiction regarding the level of detail for evaluation criteria (mentioned vs. 'not specified'). The automated check's 'No e-submission' contradicts the AI-extracted requirement for 'due-north portal'.

Unpopulated fields ('Liable Person', procedure codes)
Contradiction regarding evaluation criteria detail
Sustainability30/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No explicit green procurement focus
No explicit social aspects

Strengths

Clear description of the required equipment and its purpose
Electronic submission supported via a dedicated portal
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly specified
CPV code appears appropriate for the procurement
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements
Lack of specific, weighted evaluation criteria
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes
Contradiction regarding the level of detail for evaluation criteria
No explicit focus on sustainability, social aspects, or innovation

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish an addendum detailing mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements.
2. Clearly define and publish specific evaluation criteria, including their weighting, to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. Complete all basic information fields, such as 'Liable Person' and procedure codes, for full data consistency.

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