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(NU/1444) Supply & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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01 May 2019 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking bids for the supply and installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot, under the title "(NU/1444) Supply & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot". This project falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is located in Newcastle, North East England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award stage has been achieved. The tender period concluded on 15 January 2019, while the contract commenced on 29 March 2019 and is set to end on 31 May 2019. The total contract value is £181,160.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors, particularly those that specialise in automated systems and robotics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project appealing, as it is suitable for their participation. Companies capable of providing advanced technology solutions for fluid handling and those experienced in robotics applications will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to Newcastle University's innovative objectives in the field of Synthetic Biology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1444) Supply & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot

Notice Description

Newcastle University invites bids to supply an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot, as described in the Invitation to Tender document. The EPSRC funded programme grant "Synthetic Portabolomics" seeks to establish a new discipline, Synthetic "Portabolomics", integrating the digital economy's strategic technological drivers (e.g. Big Data, Verification, Complexity Science) with cutting edge Synthetic Biology to deliver foundational tools & theories, biological living interfaces as well as wet & dry methods to help realise the future bioeconomy. To this end, we need to established an automated foundry to accelerate our project development. The acoustic liquid handling robotics will be used for a range of applications and therefore must be capable of transferring a wide range of fluid types, very rapidly and in nL scale volumes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d135417-691e-4b61-857c-0875605785f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7f888-de89-4a61-9ebe-99c3dfa276b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABCYTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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