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QUB/2249/22 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance (including consumables) of a Liquid Handling Unit

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2022 at 10:50

Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 13:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is seeking to procure a Liquid Handling Unit through an open tender process. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting laboratory equipment, with an estimated contract value of £520,000. Key dates include the tender's completion and signing on 28th April 2022, following an accelerated procurement due to urgent needs for Covid-19 wastewater testing, necessitating installation by 31st July 2022. The procurement process included a standstill period allowing for challenges to the award decision, as stated under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with liquid handling technologies. Companies that can offer timely supply, installation, and ongoing support services should consider participating, especially as there may be potential for additional contracts within the next 12 months based on similar equipment needs. The opening for competitive bids may also favour SMEs with innovative solutions in laboratory supplies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QUB/2249/22 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance (including consumables) of a Liquid Handling Unit

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's), School of Biological Sciences seeks to procure the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Liquid Handling Unit for use in Covid-19 Wastewater testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and purchase of associated consumables for a Liquid Handling Unit. In the event similar equipment is required within a period of 12 months from the award of this contract, Queen's reserves the right to procure an additional unit from the successful supplier.

Options: In the event similar equipment is required within a period of 12 months from the award of this contract, Queen's reserves the right to procure an additional unit from the successful supplier.There shall be an option for Queen's to extend warranty, maintenance and consumable purchases until the end of useful life of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032394
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010912-2022
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
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20224 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Labplan Limited

Further Information

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