Tender

(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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20 May 2021 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Tender

20 May 2021 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking bids for the supply of a benchtop Colony Picker as part of its initiative to enhance research in Synthetic Biology. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender period is set to close on Monday, 14th June 2021, at 14:00 hours BST, with the contract period anticipated to begin shortly thereafter on 28th June 2021 and continue until 30th July 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to register through the University’s eTendering portal for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Businesses with expertise in automated laboratory solutions, particularly those offering goods with after-sales support and warranties, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only supply critical equipment to Newcastle University's School of Computing but also contribute to pioneering research initiatives in the field of Synthetic Biology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker

Notice Description

Newcastle University requires a benchtop Colony Picker to establish an automated foundry which will accelerate our research projects in Synthetic Biology (Engineering Biology), including the EPSRC funded programme grant "Synthetic Portabolomics". Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS) have been awarded funding from the School of Computing and want to purchase a small benchtop colony picker with multiple fluorescent filters for phenotypic selection. We require the instrument to be able to accept more than 2 plates at a time to offer high throughput for automation. The colony picker will be housed in the Devonshire Building within the Faculty of SAGE, (ICOS, School of Computing) The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e40e0773-7ab9-eb11-810c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1675. The deadline for submitting a tender is Monday 14th June 2021 at 14:00 hours BST

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cecca71-69b5-4871-a172-7d41e993c9d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde065dd-ed1c-45ea-849e-07a4fdca086c
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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