Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty

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Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty

Notice Description

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. As a Small Research Facility (SRF) at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), the aim is to support the research of multiple academics who leverage EGF's unique capabilities to accelerate the discovery process and generate solutions that address global challenges. To deliver its mission, EGF heavily relies on high-level automation. This procurement relates to the purchase of a Liquid Handling System, an automated incubator, software, associated parts and an extended warranty that will be built into the automated platform.

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The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. As a Small Research Facility (SRF) at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), the aim is to support the research of multiple academics who leverage EGF's unique capabilities to accelerate the discovery process and generate solutions that address global challenges. To deliver its mission, EGF heavily relies on high-level automation. This procurement relates to the purchase of a Liquid Handling System, an automated incubator, software, associated parts and an extended warranty that will be built into the automated platform.

Procurement Information

The facility is undergoing major expansion to incorporate a fully automated platform for the automated handling of mammalian cells. For different pieces of kit to be integrated into such an automated platform, they need to be designed especially for this purpose. Furthermore, the platform needs to be designed in such a way that it can be fitted in the limited space of EGF. The supplier can implement the fully automated platform and is the manufacturer of the liquid handler being proposed on this purchase, as well as the acoustic dispensers, which are already existing pieces of kit in EGF. These have been designed to optimally integrate with the supplier's scheduler and give end users full access to the capabilities of these instruments. For the acoustic dispensers specifically, the supplier is the only supplier which can offer this level of integration. The liquid handler being proposed has unique and key characteristics that are important for the end users and the research the facility carries out. These are integrated cameras/deck optics. A light curtain, which is an active safety barrier based on an invisible infrared light beam which once crossed, stops all movements immediately of the different robotic arms to protect the operator. Lastly, it has 2 independent grippers (360-degree rotating) that offer additional functionalities and flexibility during workflows that are necessary for the end users to deliver their projects. The selected supplier provides the EGF with seamless integration between the selected liquid handler, the already in place acoustic dispensers and the scheduling software. The selected supplier is also providing laboratory automation software in this purchase and has the ability to integrate this into the entire system. This is a specialised lab automation accessory that enables the operator to tilt/shake multi-well plates on multiple axis. This is a key feature that is essential for the handling of mammalian cells (especially when working with viral vectors, spheroids and organoids). In addition, the chosen enclosure supplier (separate procurement) has worked extensively with the selected supplier and offers unique solutions for the integration of the supplier's liquid handler and acoustic dispenser.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834711
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558180
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

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: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £771,486 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH1 1HT
Post Town: Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location: TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558180
Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty - The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. As a Small Research Facility (SRF) at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), the aim is to support the research of multiple academics who leverage EGF's unique capabilities to accelerate the discovery process and generate solutions that address global challenges. To deliver its mission, EGF heavily relies on high-level automation. This procurement relates to the purchase of a Liquid Handling System, an automated incubator, software, associated parts and an extended warranty that will be built into the automated platform.

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