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QUB/2117/21 Contract for Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

30 Sep 2021 at 15:26

Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is conducting a tender process for the QUB/2117/21 Contract for a Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System, which focuses on goods within the medical equipment industry. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 16 August 2021. The awarding of contracts occurred on 30 September 2021, with the total procurement value amounting to £330,000 for four distinct lots, including automated nucleic acid extraction systems and PCR equipment.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, laboratory equipment, and system installation and maintenance. Companies with capabilities in the supply and service of real-time polymerase chain reaction equipment, microplate readers, and automated nutrient analysers will find this an ideal competition venue. The contracts also include provisions for ongoing maintenance and consumables, thus creating positions for long-term partnerships and continuous service relationships that can help facilitate business growth.

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Notice Title

QUB/2117/21 Contract for Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System

Notice Description

Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System for wastewater based epidemiology consisting of four separate lots as outlined below:Lot 1 Integrated, Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System and RTqPCRLot 2 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of 2 No. Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) SystemsLot 3 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Microtitre Plate ReaderLot 4 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Automated Nutrient Analyser

Lot Information

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 1

Supply, Installation, Commission, Testing, Servicing and Maintenance of an Integrated, Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System and RTqPCR and purchase of consumables.

Options: The contract includes the option for ongoing servicing, maintenance and purchase of consumables for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 2

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Maintenance and Consumables for Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System

Options: This contract includes maintenance and purchase of consumables for 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 3

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for a Microtitre Plate Reader

Options: This contract includes maintenance and consumables for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 4

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Maintenance and Consumables for an Automated Nutrient Analyser

Options: This contract includes maintenance and consumables for 5 years with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c87c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024354-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Mrs Gillian Wasson
Contact Email
g.wasson@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890973026

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ACCUSCIENCE IRELAND

PREMIER SCIENTIFIC

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

SEAL ANALYTICAL

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