Tender

(NU/1105) The Supply and Installation of a Digital PCR System, a Real-Time PCR System and two Thermocyclers

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, involves the tender for the supply and installation of a Digital PCR System, a Real-Time PCR System, and two Thermocyclers. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, with an estimated value of £120,000. The tender was published on 2nd December 2015 and is active, although the tender period ended on 25th November 2015. The equipment is intended for use within the Newcastle University Single Cell Functional Genomics Unit, based in Newcastle, North East England, and will be crucial for advanced genomic research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and technology, particularly those involved in laboratory supplies, biotechnology innovations, or genomic research solutions. Companies capable of providing high-quality PCR equipment and installation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to establish relationships with a prominent educational institution and potentially expand their market presence in the thriving biotechnology sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1105) The Supply and Installation of a Digital PCR System, a Real-Time PCR System and two Thermocyclers

Notice Description

The proposed digital and real-time PCR systems and two thermocyclers will be used within the Newcastle University Single Cell Functional Genomics Unit (NUSCU), a faculty wide facility based within the FMS, fulfilling a central role in single cell research as well as a wider role as a core facility platform. This equipment will be used to validate discoveries from next-generation sequencing experiments as well as for biomarker discovery / screening in cases that necessitate reporting of e.g. absolute quantification of rare alleles or precise copy number variation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1219907f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/314aafb4-5765-4609-8689-ffefb73e0159
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2015 - 30 Nov 2019 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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