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(NU/1506) Supply and installation of a multi-application microarray robot for agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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30 Aug 2019 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is undertaking a procurement tender titled "(NU/1506) Supply and installation of a multi-application microarray robot for agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing." This initiative falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value of £280,000. The contract period commenced on 28th August 2019 and will conclude on 27th August 2020. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 9th August 2019, indicating that the award was made shortly thereafter, with the contract awarded to ArrayJet Ltd on 27th August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and equipment supply sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory and industrial robotics. Companies that can provide advanced manufacturing technologies or support services aligned with the specific needs of the agri-food and biotechnology industries would find a strong fit for this contract. With the focus on bespoke equipment that enhances research capabilities, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in custom machinery or specialised support are well-positioned to explore similar future procurement opportunities within this growing sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1506) Supply and installation of a multi-application microarray robot for agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing

Notice Description

Newcastle University has been awarded funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to purchase an advanced and uniquely capable microarray robot that is custom manufactured with bespoke features. These features are required to enhance the robot's capacity and versatility to support applications in agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the invitation to tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-549fa20f-7b1a-42de-90bb-4725cf53fc0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd9823e-f681-4a03-84b1-9f3993f5b02b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

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

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2019 - 27 Aug 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

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

ARRAYJET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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