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QUB/2151/21 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance of 2 No. Liquid Handling Robots specifically for Protein Crystallization Duties

Queen's University Belfast

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27 Oct 2021 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Queen's University Belfast as the contracting authority, seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of two liquid handling robots for protein crystallisation duties under the title "QUB/2151/21". The procurement falls within the laboratory equipment industry category, specifically relating to laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and has a total contract value of £200,000. This open procedure tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 19 November 2021 at 4:00 PM (UTC). The successful bidder will be required to ensure delivery and invoicing by 31 March 2022, making this a time-sensitive opportunity located at the Health Sciences Building in Belfast, UK.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the life and health sciences sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Companies that can provide automation solutions for protein crystallisation and possess expertise in R&D capabilities are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the potential for ongoing maintenance and servicing contracts adds another layer of opportunity for bidders, thus supporting business growth within this strategic and innovative field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QUB/2151/21 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance of 2 No. Liquid Handling Robots specifically for Protein Crystallization Duties

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop Research and Development capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading the NIPBT and as such is tasked with procuring and overseeing the installation of two items of equipment to perform: (1) automated protein crystallization drop setting and (2) automated optimization of protein crystallization experiments. This equipment is to enhance our productivity in structural biology of proteins that is adaptable to the needs of various research groups. This equipment will be housed within the Health Sciences Building, Queen's University Belfast.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R&D capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading the NIPBT and as such is tasked with procuring and overseeing the installation of two items of equipment to perform: (1) automated protein crystallization drop setting and (2) automated optimization of protein crystallization experiments. This equipment is to enhance our productivity in structural biology of proteins that is adaptable to the needs of various research groups. This equipment will be housed within the Health Sciences Building, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AE.

Options: The contract includes the option for maintenance, servicing and the purchase of consumables to be extended until the end of useful life of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
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

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