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Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Tender

08 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation" contract, initiated by APUC Limited located in Stirling, UK, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method employed is an open procedure aimed at acquiring goods, with a total contract value of £8,000,000. The deadline for bid submissions is 9 June 2017 at 15:00, with the anticipated award period commencing on the same day. This opportunity falls under the education sector as classified by the CPV code 38000000, which includes various sub-lots for Liquid Handling Robotics Systems and Laboratory Automation Systems, divided by price thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory automation and robotics, particularly those offering innovative solutions in liquid handling. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include manufacturers of laboratory equipment, automation solution providers, and suppliers of related technology services. The contract notably includes community benefits, encouraging contractors to engage in activities such as providing training and apprenticeships, which can further enhance the prospects for collaboration and expansion in the local market.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation

Notice Description

Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation Systems

Lot Information

Liquid Handling Robotics Systems <19,999 GBP

Liquid Handling Robotics systems under 19,999 GBP.

Liquid Handling Robotics Systems >20,000 GBP

Liquid Handling Robotics >20,000 GBP

Laboratory Automation Systems <19,999 GBP

Laboratory Automation Systems <19,999 GBP

Laboratory Automation Systems >20,000 GBP

Laboratory Automation Systems >20,000 GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000486774
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300750
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Peter Jackson
Contact Email
pjackson@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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