Tender

Supply of a Q-PCR Machine

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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25 Aug 2020 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently conducting a tender for the supply of a Q-PCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) machine, which is crucial for various laboratory experiments, particularly in pathogen quantification and genotyping. This procurement is classified under the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The tender period is set to end on 8th September 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 25th September 2020, lasting until 24th September 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £40,000 to £60,000 and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers of laboratory equipment and related technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in scientific instruments or testing devices. Businesses that manufacture or distribute PCR equipment or other laboratory-grade tools would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships with a prominent academic institution, potentially enhancing visibility and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Q-PCR Machine

Notice Description

Q-PCR also known as quantitative polymerase chain reaction is a lab technique based on PCR. It monitors the amplification of a targeted DNA molecule or gene during the PCR (in real time). The machine will be used to carry out a wide variety of experiments within the research of the Gow group and the other groups of the CMM such as the quantification and genotyping of pathogens

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83c1d1bb-2f65-478d-9cd1-e7e60ceb7556
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42edcd23-2f93-448d-88ef-fbf7b5b2378e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
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)

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Leah Jones
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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