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Contract for 2 Real-Time PCR machines

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2022 at 16:41

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Apr 2022 at 08:39

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2021 at 16:34

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is currently involved in a procurement process for the contract to purchase two Real-Time PCR machines. This tender falls under the goods category and relates to laboratory equipment, specifically Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology, which is essential for both academic and industrial applications. The procurement is active, having a total allocated budget of £25,000, exempt from VAT due to the research context. The deadline for bids submission was on 22 November 2021, following the initiation of the tender process on 5 November 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of laboratory equipment and technology. Companies specialising in the provision of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those experienced in PCR technology, are well-suited to participate in this tender. The academic environment at Swansea University, combined with collaborations within the Celtic Advanced Life Sciences Network (CALIN), suggests potential for long-term relationships and projects, offering a strategic growth avenue for capable suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for 2 Real-Time PCR machines

Notice Description

The In Vitro Toxicology Group and the Reproductive Biology Groups within the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science at Swansea University needs to purchase two real time PCR machines to complement their current equipment. Procurement of these instruments will support academic and industrial collaborations within the Celtic Advanced Life Sciences Network (CALIN).The maximum allocated budget to purchase both PCR's is PS25,000 (due to the research nature of this equipment, they are exempt from VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115623
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

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