Tender

RFQ_High-throughput Automated Electrophoresis Platform for Nucleic Acid (DNA and RNA) Sample Quality Control.

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

20 Feb 2024 at 16:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, is seeking an electrophoresis platform for nucleic acid separation. The procurement is for a system capable of detecting DNA and RNA, with user-friendly software for data analysis and system control. The tender, valued at £45,000 GBP, is open for bidding until March 7, 2024. The contract period is from March 20, 2024, to March 19, 2025, and the delivery addresses include various locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender from the NPL presents a business opportunity for vendors in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses offering high-throughput automated electrophoresis platforms for DNA and RNA analysis are well-suited for this tender process. The open procurement method provides a fair chance for qualified suppliers to present their solutions and potentially secure a contract with the NPL.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ_High-throughput Automated Electrophoresis Platform for Nucleic Acid (DNA and RNA) Sample Quality Control.

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for an electrophoresis platform to separate nucleic acids. The system should be able to detect fluorescently stained double stranded DNA including genomic, cell-free DNA and fluorescently stained total RNA. It would be desirable (although not mandatory) to have a system capable of covering a wide range of oligonucleotides, whether these are single or double stranded. Minimum sample preparation and a rapid turnover would be expected of the system. The software should be simple/user-friendly and include features for data analysis, system control, reporting and system checks. It should also be able to automatically determines size, quantity, purity, RINe or ribosomal ratios. It is expected that the software runs instrument self-test and check the performance of electrical and optical components that can be used for routine confirmation of the system functionality. To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/12088608018DC75C7F68

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3cd98f-db8e-4134-bb38-7f2a421f98b7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2025 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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