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Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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23 Feb 2022 at 09:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment for gene therapy drug manufacturing. This tender falls under the biomedical equipment industry category and is located in Sheffield, specifically within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 9th March 2022 and conclude on 8th March 2027. The total estimated value of the procurement is £250,000, with the initial contract awarded at £126,000. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as specified under Regulation 32 of the PCR 2015. The tender period ended on 1st February 2022.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing and maintaining advanced biomedical technologies. Companies capable of supplying, installing, and servicing such specialised equipment would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, with the potential to provide innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training

Notice Description

Purchase of Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment, their installation, consumables, service and maintenance, for installation at the new Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre in Sheffield between 2022 and 2027. The intention to award a contract as a 'Negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition' was previously published as Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (reference: 2022/S 000-001864) on 21/1/2022. Regulation 32 of PCR 2015 was applied as in 32. (2) (b) (ii) and 32. (5) (a). The first purchase was for one QX200 AutoDG ddPCR System AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System for EvaGreen or probe-based digital PCR applications, includes Automated Droplet Generator, QX200 Droplet Reader, laptop computer, and QuantaSoft Software, Plate Sealer, Modular thermal cycler platform, plus other ancillary items/optional extra/consumables and service/maintenance. An additional appliance (as per above) may be purchased between 2022 - 2027 up to PS250,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b97591c7-4238-4976-a6f1-771ddbb6e300
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c5c130-ab77-4aba-b98a-5670b7fdaec2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2022 - 8 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Jamie Shaw
Contact Email
jamie.shaw@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142221516

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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