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Award of Provision of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Award

19 Jun 2025 at 16:02

Tender

23 May 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales (USW) recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of a new Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine. This procurement was categorised under "goods" and was conducted below the threshold with an open competition approach. The buying organisation, USW, located in Pontypridd, UK, initiated the procurement on 23 May 2025, with the tender process closing on 13 June 2025. The contract was awarded on 19 June 2025, and Thistle Scientific Limited won the contract worth £18,500, with a project period from 23 June to 30 June 2025. This purchase will primarily support the quantification of antimicrobial resistance genes from environmental samples, with potential for forensic applications.

This opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in supplying polymerase chain reaction equipment or related testing instruments could find similar procurement processes advantageous for expanding their client base. SMEs focusing on niche technology solutions can leverage these opportunities to grow in the academic and research sectors by providing equipment that supports innovative scientific research and analysis. The open competition nature favours competitive pricing and quality offerings, making it ideal for businesses looking to penetrate the public sector educational and scientific fields.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine

Notice Description

USW requires a new Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine to replace an existing machine. USW mainly use it to quantify antimicrobial resistance genes from environmental samples; however, its scope may be expanded to include forensic applications. Samples are quantified alongside standards to get concentrations of ARGs. These are then used to work out gene copy numbers using external software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05221b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033851-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THISTLE SCIENTIFIC

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