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Awarded Contract for a Real Time PCR (RT-qPCR) Machine and a PCR Machine

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, based in the Singleton Park campus in Swansea, has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a Real Time PCR (RT-qPCR) Machine and a PCR Machine to Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited. The contract, which was signed on 30th January 2025, forms part of the Department of Biosciences' efforts within the Faculty of Science and Engineering to upgrade its shared molecular facility with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, funded by the Higher Education Research Council (HERC) Capital - ECR fund for the amount of GBP 29,231 (inclusive of VAT). The newly purchased machines will support various research activities in ecotoxicology, evolutionary ecology, environmental monitoring, pathology, immunology, microbiome analysis, and natural product discovery. Delivery of the equipment is expected by 31st March 2025.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that produce cutting-edge biotechnology tools or possess expertise in the maintenance and servicing of such equipment will find this tender highly relevant. The demand for advanced and reliable research platforms within universities is expected to remain steady, thus encouraging potential suppliers and partners to engage with similar future procurement opportunities. The tender process was conducted openly, ensuring fair competition and encouraging diverse participation from eligible businesses, particularly those capable of delivering technological advancements in research equipment.

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Notice Title

Awarded Contract for a Real Time PCR (RT-qPCR) Machine and a PCR Machine

Notice Description

Swansea University's Department of Biosciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, based at the University's Singleton Park campus has now awarded a contract to purchase both a Real Time (quantitative) Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) Machine and a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Machine (thermocycler).The purchased equipment will be used be housed in the shared molecular facility and used by a number of different research groups focusing on ecotoxicology, evolutionary ecology, environmental monitoring, pathology, immunology, microbiome analysis and natural product discovery. Although the current facility holds existing RT-qPCR and PCR machines, these are heavily used and becoming old, hence new models are required to ensure a reliable research platform for the Biosciences department as well as being more energy efficient.External funding of GBP 29,231 inclusive of VAT (GBP 24,359.16 net) has been granted from the Higher Education Research Council (HERC) Capital - ECR fund and it is essential that both equipment is delivered by 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146611
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146611
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
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Darren Snell (Category Manager), Sue Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779, +44 179295890

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

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