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(NU/1842) The Supply and Installation of a Nanoscale Liquid handling System for Use in Cancer Drug Discovery

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2023 at 11:32

Award

21 Nov 2022 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a nanoscale liquid handling system to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd. The contract covers the purchase of the system, training for personnel, and a 12 months warranty. The University published a VEAT Notice in relation to the award under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for this highly specialised equipment. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 15th December 2022. The system is intended for use in Cancer Drug Discovery, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and the ability to handle low nanolitre volumes. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of precision laboratory equipment to compete. Due to the highly technical nature of the required system and the absence of other suitable instruments, businesses with expertise in nanoscale liquid handling technologies would be well-suited to participate. The successful tenderer, Beckman Coulter UK Ltd, leveraged their capabilities in this area to secure the contract. The University's Cancer Drug Discovery Unit aims to advance its research efforts with the acquisition of this specialised equipment, highlighting the strategic importance of this procurement for advancing scientific research in the field of cancer treatment.

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Notice Title

(NU/1842) The Supply and Installation of a Nanoscale Liquid handling System for Use in Cancer Drug Discovery

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is for the supply and installation of a nanoscale liquid handling system with all of the ancillary equipment required for the operation of the system. The offer must include training, for at least 3 personnel, for the safe operation of the equipment and 12 months warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this contract is for the supply and installation of a nanoscale liquid handling system with all of the ancillary equipment required for the operation of the system. The offer must include training, for at least 3 personnel, for the safe operation of the equipment and 12 months warranty.

Procurement Information

No other instruments are available which can dispense liquids with the required volumes, speed and accuracy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0386dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003552-2023
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)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dr Emma Barksby
Contact Email
emma.barksby@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086298

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BECKMAN COULTER

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

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