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title: "UOE/2017/033/WH - Supply of a Liquid-handling Robot for NGS"
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# UOE/2017/033/WH - Supply of a Liquid-handling Robot for NGS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13896ef4-7e8a-40f8-aa95-9cae71f4d672

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is initiating a procurement process for the supply of a liquid-handling robot specifically designed for sample preparation reactions for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) libraries. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £70,000. The tender was published on 4th July 2017, with the tender period having ended on 22nd June 2017. The contract period for the awarded contract, which commenced on 3rd July 2017, will conclude on 31st July 2018. The location for delivery is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, laboratory devices, and related technologies. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying precision laboratory instruments would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the opportunity supports innovation within the sector and allows for growth in the competitive landscape of laboratory supply.

## Notice

We require a liquid-handling robot equipped to perform sample prep reactions for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) libraries. Anticipated throughput of samples will be in the range 8-96 samples per run.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408e1c7-6a3a-46b7-a6f8-c2f1047045cb |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2017 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408e1c7-6a3a-46b7-a6f8-c2f1047045cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408e1c7-6a3a-46b7-a6f8-c2f1047045cb
  4th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20400&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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