Award

Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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10 Feb 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR, situated within the goods industry category. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The process adhered to Welsh devolved regulations and was executed from Cardiff, which is the location of the buying organisation. The contract was signed on 27th January 2026, with activities anticipated to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude by 16th May 2026. The status of this procurement is marked as complete with a contract value of £82,311.77. The primary delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying advanced PCR equipment. Companies with expertise in biotechnology or laboratory technology, particularly those with experience in high-precision instruments, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. Engaging in such projects can leverage a business's growth by establishing or strengthening collaborations with prominent academic institutions like Cardiff University, thereby expanding market reach and enhancing credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

Notice Description

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011625-2026
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

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,311 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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