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Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Quantitative PCR cycler & analysis system & a TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Kit

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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11 Jul 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, is undertaking a procurement process for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, specifically the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Quantitative PCR cycler and analysis system, along with a TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Kit. This procurement falls under the goods category and is part of the Life Sciences Equipment, Material & Services framework (LAB2010NE). The process follows a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2025, and the award was made to Life Technologies Limited on the same date. The contract is scheduled to be active from 26th June 2025 to 27th June 2025.

With an award value of GBP 29,930.15, this contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in life sciences equipment, particularly those supplying PCR systems and kits. However, the procurement process does not cater specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for larger suppliers. The nature of the procurement being a call-off from an established framework suggests that businesses with existing framework agreements or those able to partner with large-scale suppliers like Life Technologies Limited stand to benefit most. This contract represents a chance for businesses in the biotechnology and laboratory equipment sectors to enhance their profile and grow their market presence within the academic and research sectors in England.

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Notice Title

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Quantitative PCR cycler & analysis system & a TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Kit

Notice Description

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Quantitative PCR cycler & analysis system & a TaqMan RNase P Instrument Verification Kit as per framework (LAB2010NE - Life Sciences Equipment, Material & Services - Lot 1 - Equipment)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e9b7635-5463-4961-849e-643ce59d768c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492a0cd4-d6ec-49a0-b849-7cfffcc176c6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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