Tender

(NU/1657) The Supply and Installation of Robots for Nucleic Acid Extraction, Library Preparation and qPCR

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, involves the tender for "(NU/1657) The Supply and Installation of Robots for Nucleic Acid Extraction, Library Preparation and qPCR". This tender falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is valued at £100,000. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th May 2021. The contract period will commence on 23rd May 2021 and is expected to run until 13th April 2023. The procurement method is classified as "Other" and is primarily focused on the provision of goods, specifically laboratory equipment to support microbiome research in England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in automated systems for DNA and RNA processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer compatible products with QIAGEN QIAamp 96 PowerFecal QIAcube HT Kits are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses that showcase innovative solutions in liquid handling and laboratory automation would likely find a valuable opportunity for growth through this contract.

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Notice Title

(NU/1657) The Supply and Installation of Robots for Nucleic Acid Extraction, Library Preparation and qPCR

Notice Description

At Newcastle University researchers are looking to acquire equipment to automate processing of DNA and RNA samples and liquid handling including the library preparation and setting up qPCR reactions. The sample types will vary and will include stool, tissue, and swabs. The equipment will mainly be used in a research programme on microbiomes to be analysed from stool samples. Suppliers should offer equipment which is compatible for use with QIAGEN QIAamp 96 PowerFecal QIAcube HT Kits. Equivalent kits may be offered but results must show similar microbiome profiles to those obtained from the Qiagen kits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b07d1faa-d053-47b7-abb1-f3c85113a387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103064f-a4fd-4ab8-a46d-a92fc4b92439
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
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)

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
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2021 - 13 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Notice Documents

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