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Liquid Handling Robots for C-19 Testing

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

28 Jul 2021 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a limited tender for the procurement of three liquid handling robots, aimed at enhancing COVID-19 testing through the TestEd programme. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on industrial robots (CPV code: 42997300). The award procedure, initiated on July 16, 2021, has been completed, with a total contract value of £313,110. The robots are to be delivered to the Institute of Genetics and Cancer located at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh. This tender has been classified under Regulation Reg 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. 

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised laboratory equipment and technology. Suppliers with experience in manufacturing or distributing robotics, particularly those familiar with Tecan platforms, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders or similar contracts in the healthcare and education sectors. The contract’s emphasis on compatibility and technical advantages highlights the value of innovation and reliability in this field, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handling Robots for C-19 Testing

Notice Description

These 3 liquid handling robots will be used for testing for COVID-19 in saliva samples as part of the University of Edinburgh's TestEd programme. The robots are required for testing all staff and students at the beginning of the September 2021 term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists); and 33(4)(b) For the purchase of additional goods, where the University would have compatibility issues or disproportionate technical difficulties in purchasing from a party other than original supplier.

Options: This purchase includes application training.

Procurement Information

The TestEd programme was established developed and optimised using a Tecan robot platform. It is therefore not feasible in the timeframe required for the project to re-develop the pipelines using an alternate robot manufacturer. This is particularly relevant as the robots require significant consumables and these are not readily compatible between manufacturers. In addition the Tecan platform has unique technical advantages making it suited to the required application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cd56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017896-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£313,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Mark Eardley
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECAN

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