AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Equipment
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire
In brief
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority awarded this contract to Southern Scientific Ltd. on 1 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £900,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 18 months with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
For 23 devices used to identify biological materials, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Scientific Ltd. (SME) 2 bids received | £780,459 | Awarded 19 March 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 001966-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 007721-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 025371-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 037237-2026
About the buyer
Merseyside Fire and Rescue AuthorityLast 12 months
Procurements
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From notice 001966-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 January 2026, last updated 23 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.