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QIAcuity One, 5plex Platform Device

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a sub-central public authority located in Woking, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process to acquire a digital PCR platform, the "QIAcuity One, 5plex Platform Device," from supplier Qiagen Limited based in Manchester. This tender, assigned under the legal framework 2023/54, falls within the 'goods' category, specifically involving instruments for evaluation or testing. The process utilised a direct procurement method due to it being below the competition threshold. The procurement process culminated in a contract award, which was signed on 14th November 2025, and marks the commencement of a contract period from 1st December 2025 through 30th November 2026, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying sophisticated scientific instruments, specifically digital PCR technology. The procurement allows organisations in the analytical and testing sector to showcase their innovative and precise solutions, contributing value to public health initiatives. Suppliers with established expertise in producing cutting-edge laboratory equipment and a track record of delivering high-precision scientific devices would find this type of contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIAcuity One, 5plex Platform Device

Notice Description

QIAcuity One digital PCR platform. This platform allows for the absolute quantification of viral nucleic acid using a reproducible and sensitive method that does not require preparation and maintenance of PCR standards. A new, yet established technology, digital PCR (dPCR) can provide more precise, robust, sensitive and easier quantification of nucleic acids compared to quantification using real-time PCR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Lester Demmer
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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