Award

Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot & PCR Set-up Robot

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

02 Jun 2020 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves the purchase of a Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot and a PCR Set-up Robot, categorised under laboratory services. The contract, valued at £87,462.12 GBP, is located in the South West region of England, with the contract period commencing on 22 April 2020 and concluding on 19 April 2021. This procurement process followed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold, with the procurement formally initiated through a tender that concluded on 9 April 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and services, particularly those capable of manufacturing or supplying automated systems for nucleic acid extraction and PCR processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative laboratory solutions would find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their market presence. The awarded contract to Qiagen Ltd highlights the competitive nature of this market, encouraging businesses in the relevant fields to consider participating in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot & PCR Set-up Robot

Notice Description

Award notice for: Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot Fully automated Nucleic acid extraction robot capable of extraction and purification of RNA from human liquid, stool and tissue samples. Capable of high throughput using 96 well format and using silica membrane technology. Capable of handling between 24 and 96 samples in increments of 8 samples. Including 8 channel pipette head with automatic updating of tips throughout the run. Provided with necessary software to allow fully automated operation. To include 1 year warranty. PCR Set-up Robot - Polymerase Chain Reaction Set-up Robot Fully automated system to allow high throughout preparation of nucleic acid extracts for introduction into Agilent Polymerase Chain reaction analysers. Complete with HEPA and UV containment. Including necessary computer and software to operate automatically. Capable of 96 number batches for set up. Capable of operating between sample volumes of 10 - 200 microliters. Compatible with filter pipette tips using a single channel pipette. Liquid level sensing using 50 and 200 microliter conductive filter tips. To include 1 year warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c1152e4-5da7-43fc-a7c3-14ba3311eb82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057e566d-eeb6-4304-b7eb-891ec357b94b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,462 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7LQ
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
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

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