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

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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10 Jun 2021 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to Newcastle University, which is seeking to procure the supply and installation of robots for nucleic acid extraction and library preparation, falling within the laboratory equipment industry category. The tender has been awarded as of June 2, 2021, with an award value of £73,824.77. The contract period is set to commence on June 7, 2021, and will conclude on June 7, 2023. The procurement method falls under a tender initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England, with delivery expected within the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in DNA and RNA extraction technologies. Businesses that provide compatible robots and related services, especially those with the ability to meet the technical specifications involving QIAGEN kits, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender is also suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in contracts that include maintenance and after-sales service, highlighting crucial growth possibilities in the research equipment market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of DNA/RNA extraction robot and a liquid handling robot to be used for library preparation as specified in Section 3, a minimum of 1 year of warranty, and 5 years' maintenance and after sales service. The service and maintenance cover shall begin directly following the 1-year warranty cover.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f10e3d-772b-4d49-a4d3-0252de36c523
Current Stage
Award
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£73,824 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2021 - 7 Jun 2023 2-3 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Emma Barksby
Contact Email
emma.barksby@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086298

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

QIAGEN

Further Information

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