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QUB/2147/21A Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for an Automated Tissue Microarrayer

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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11 Nov 2021 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is currently conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and purchase of consumables for an automated tissue micro-arrayer, identified as QUB/2147/21A. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £200,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 3rd December 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date at the Procurement Office. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and the delivery will take place within Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the life and health science sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services. Companies capable of providing automated tissue micro-array scanners, along with related consumables and maintenance options, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The involvement of the Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium underscores the potential for contracts that could lead to further collaboration and innovative developments within this growing industry.

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Notice Title

QUB/2147/21A Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for an Automated Tissue Microarrayer

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 an automated tissue micro-array scanner for installation within the NI Biobank. Please note: it may be a requirement of the funding body associated with this procurement that delivery and invoicing take place by 31 March 2022.

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 an automated tissue micro-array scanner for installation within the NI Biobank.

Options: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 5 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028260-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 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

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
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

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