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QUB/2379/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer and associated Consumables

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

21 Mar 2023 at 12:28

Tender

14 Feb 2023 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen's University Belfast has completed the award stage for a contract titled "QUB/2379/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer and associated Consumables" in the goods category. The procurement aimed at expanding the Wastewater surveillance program for monitoring SARs Cov-2 and other pathogens, with the delivery and installation locations specified in Belfast, N Ireland. The tender, under an open procedure method, had a cancellation status. The procurement process was accelerated due to a state of urgency, and a time limit of at least 15 days was adhered to, as allowed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender, although currently cancelled, indicated potential opportunities for businesses capable of providing laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies involved in the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced sequencing technology could have tendered for this contract. The Queen's University Belfast sought a specialised sequencer to enhance its surveillance capabilities, presenting a niche market for businesses with expertise in genome sequencing solutions. Understanding the procurement method and the urgency surrounding the process would have been crucial for businesses considering participation.

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Notice Title

QUB/2379/23 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer and associated Consumables

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wishes to procure a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer to expand the reach of the Wastewater surveillance program for monitoring SARs Cov-2 and other pathogens. We specifically would like short read sequencer to be capable shotgun metagenomics and whole genome sequencing applications. Please note, the delivery address for the item will beSchool of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandThe instrument will be installed and maintained at the following address:School of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandTenderers should refer to the tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) wishes to procure a Short Read Next Generation Sequencer to expand the reach of the Wastewater surveillance program for monitoring SARs Cov-2 and other pathogens. We specifically would like short read sequencer to be capable shotgun metagenomics and whole genome sequencing applications. Please note, the delivery address for the item will beSchool of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandThe instrument will be installed and maintained at the following address:School of Biological SciencesWastewater Surveillance LabMedical Biology BuildingLisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7BLN IrelandTenderers should refer to the tender documents for further information.

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 years.

Renewal: 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 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008145-2023
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£530,332 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 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
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Email
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA

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