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(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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18 Aug 2021 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has completed the procurement process for the supply of a benchtop Colony Picker, aimed at enhancing research in Synthetic Biology. The tender, titled "(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker," was initiated to support the EPSRC funded programme grant; Synthetic Portabolomics. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £100,000. The contract period began on 20th July 2021 and concluded on 28th July 2021, while the tender submission deadline was set for 14th June 2021. The purchasing location is Newcastle, England, and communications can be directed to Dave Anderson from the Procurement Services team at Newcastle University.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and automation technologies. Companies with expertise in precision instruments, laboratory solutions, and after-sales support services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. By engaging with public procurement processes like this one, businesses can expand their operational capacities and establish long-term relationships with educational and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker

Notice Description

Newcastle University requires a benchtop Colony Picker to establish an automated foundry which will accelerate our research projects in Synthetic Biology (Engineering Biology), including the EPSRC funded programme grant; Synthetic Portabolomics. Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS) have been awarded funding from the School of Computing and want to purchase a small benchtop colony picker with multiple fluorescent filters for phenotypic selection. We require the instrument to be able to accept more than 2 plates at a time to offer high throughput for automation. The colony picker will be housed in the Devonshire Building within the Faculty of SAGE, (ICOS, School of Computing) The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfc8c01c-81f2-4929-9b83-ef8e8ba8b0a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe34c57-5041-4b19-9342-dd3fa5270cfe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£85,303 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2021 - 28 Jul 2021 30 days
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SINGER INSTRUMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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