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QUB/2606/24 Supply of high content Imaging equipment, capable of temperature and humidity control using a minimum of 96-384 well throughput including consumables and any ancillary items.

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 07:50

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Queens University Belfast is looking to procure advanced high content imaging equipment capable of temperature and humidity control, targeting medical, dental, and veterinary use. The equipment will be installed at the Health Sciences Building, Queen's University Belfast. The procurement process follows an open procedure under the Goods category, with key procurement stages including the invitation to tender ending on 29th January 2025 and award commencement on 8th April 2025, with Life Technologies Ltd chosen as the active supplier for this contract valued at £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high content imaging technology and related consumables. Suppliers equipped with technical expertise and competitive pricing will find this procurement promising. The tender allows for expansion into maintenance services and additional purchases, enabling sustained business operations. SMEs and established suppliers looking to enhance R&D capabilities will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

QUB/2606/24 Supply of high content Imaging equipment, capable of temperature and humidity control using a minimum of 96-384 well throughput including consumables and any ancillary items.

Notice Description

NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R and D capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading and hosting this research hub, as such is tasked with procuring and installing the required equipment within the Health Sciences Building, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7 AE.As part of this initiative Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure an advanced high content imager.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of high content Imaging equipment, capable of temperature and humidity control using a minimum of 96-384 well throughput including consumables and any ancillary items.

Options: One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items

Renewal: One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items beyond this period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c76a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013525-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months 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
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shauna.ryan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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