Tender

(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 May 2021 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker." This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Newcastle, England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 14:00 BST on 14th June 2021. The contract is expected to start on 28th June 2021 and last until 30th July 2021, with a total budget of £100,000.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and automation technologies. The successful bidder will not only supply and deliver the equipment but must also provide commissioning and after-sales support, including a warranty and maintenance for a minimum of 12 months. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in high-throughput laboratory tools and may facilitate partnerships within the academic and research sectors, especially those working in synthetic biology and other interdisciplinary scientific fields.

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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-b5fd17-66276956-56d4-414d-86c7-830bf605b851
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a278b9a-67df-4721-87d3-bad8acbe319d
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
24 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
Active
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

Further Information

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