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Qaunt Studio 6 PCR System

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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24 Mar 2021 at 07:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Qaunt Studio 6 PCR System" has been completed by the UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology, a key player in environmental research based in Wallingford, England. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, with a total contract value of £43,137. The tender was initiated as a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period running from 22nd November 2020 to 10th December 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 24th March 2021, detailing the successful supplier as Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited.

This opportunity highlights a significant potential for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised scientific equipment and related technologies. Companies that offer PCR instruments or compatible laboratory solutions are well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. With increasing needs for data comparability in collaborative research projects, suppliers that can ensure compatibility with existing laboratory systems will have a competitive edge in securing contracts within this niche sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qaunt Studio 6 PCR System

Notice Description

The project for which this instrument will be used is part of a coordinated three-lab team.(UKCEH, Universities of Cranfield and Middlesex) The team requires the use of the exact same kit as it is the easiest and strongest way to ensure comparability of data. The instrument we chose is already in operation in two of the three labs and this request is to secure the same kit in UKCEH. Moreover, this kit is uniquely compatible with the Laboratory Information Management System that we have secured. As such, data comparability and compatibility is uniquely ensured through the procurement of this specific instrument.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c16ff955-fe54-495a-832b-7bfc81eea903
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3306db47-2773-47ea-a183-f46d3a07b274
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,137 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2020 - 10 Dec 2020 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
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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