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title: "(NU/1444) Supply & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot"
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# (NU/1444) Supply & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d135417-691e-4b61-857c-0875605785f7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking bids for the supply and installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot, under the title "(NU/1444) Supply & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot". This project falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is located in Newcastle, North East England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award stage has been achieved. The tender period concluded on 15 January 2019, while the contract commenced on 29 March 2019 and is set to end on 31 May 2019. The total contract value is £181,160.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors, particularly those that specialise in automated systems and robotics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project appealing, as it is suitable for their participation. Companies capable of providing advanced technology solutions for fluid handling and those experienced in robotics applications will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to Newcastle University's innovative objectives in the field of Synthetic Biology.

## Notice

Newcastle University invites bids to supply an Acoustic Liquid Handling Robot, as described in the Invitation to Tender document. The EPSRC funded programme grant "Synthetic Portabolomics" seeks to establish a new discipline, Synthetic "Portabolomics", integrating the digital economy's strategic technological drivers (e.g. Big Data, Verification, Complexity Science) with cutting edge Synthetic Biology to deliver foundational tools & theories, biological living interfaces as well as wet & dry methods to help realise the future bioeconomy. To this end, we need to established an automated foundry to accelerate our project development. The acoustic liquid handling robotics will be used for a range of applications and therefore must be capable of transferring a wide range of fluid types, very rapidly and in nL scale volumes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7f888-de89-4a61-9ebe-99c3dfa276b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,160 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABCYTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 May 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7f888-de89-4a61-9ebe-99c3dfa276b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7f888-de89-4a61-9ebe-99c3dfa276b1
  1st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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