Award

Digital PCR

THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has completed the procurement of a digital PCR (dPCR) system, aimed at enhancing its molecular biology applications while minimising reagent and sample consumption. The procurement process was conducted under an open competition method and awarded to QIAGEN LTD for a contract value of GBP 154,166.66. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2025 and will span from 16th October 2025 to 16th October 2028. This contract falls under the goods category with specific focus on biomedical and PCR equipment, and it was executed below the threshold as part of a public undertaking. The procurement took place in Bath, United Kingdom, under the University’s administration.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses operating within the biomedical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in PCR technology. Companies aiming to increase their market presence in digital molecular solutions and offering competitive pricing and innovative capabilities would have found this tender beneficial. Although the contract has been awarded, future similar tenders might be of interest to large-scale suppliers as well as SMEs who can demonstrate high-quality, sustainable, and supportive after-sales service at competitive prices. Businesses focusing on added value through delivery, installation, and training services could leverage such opportunities to significantly grow their business footprint within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Digital PCR

Notice Description

The University of Bath is seeking to procure a digital PCR (dPCR) system. The system will support advanced molecular biology applications within the University, providing enhanced analytical capability while reducing reagent and sample consumption. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=983579068

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054425
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060838-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£154,166 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£154,166 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Lewis Haynes
Contact Email
lh295@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

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