--- title: "Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine capable of high throughput digital PCR and qPCR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-09-07" --- # Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine capable of high throughput digital PCR and qPCR Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1460e5b8-4ee0-4c9f-97bc-5ce6065ac43e.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for the supply of a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine, aimed at enhancing research capabilities within the Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 38950000 for PCR equipment. Interested suppliers should note that the tender closed on 6th July 2020. The contract is valued at approximately £240,000 and is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2020, lasting until 16th August 2021. This open procurement process is intended to meet the needs of interdisciplinary research efforts at the University, with initial equipment placement expected in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital laboratories, reflecting ongoing operational adjustments due to the pandemic. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in high-throughput PCR technologies. Companies that specialise in laboratory equipment and related services will find this contract appealing, especially those capable of delivering automated solutions that enhance research efficiency. Start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process, given the contract's eligibility for SME participation. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in the public sector should consider this contracting opportunity as a strategic entry point into collaborative research projects with leading academic institutions. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease for a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine capable of high throughput digital PCR and qPCR. The Florey Institute within the University of Sheffield takes an interdisciplinary approach to anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and host-pathogen interaction research. The Institute is comprised of scientists and clinicians who work closely with the Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (STH) to deliver high-impact fundamental and translational research outputs. We require an automated, high-throughput PCR machine to aid our gene expression studies. One of our research focuses involves measuring host gene expression changes in response to infection and this requires the measurement of large numbers of selected genes by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and/or real-time PCR (RT-PCR) on thousands of patient samples. In addition to this work, we also aim to use digital PCR to detect pathogens present at low copy number in patient and environmental samples. Initially the equipment may be housed in one in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital laboratories due to the pandemic (not all University laboratories are currently open and we may need to minimise staff movement between laboratories). It would therefore be an advantage if the machine could be moved to a different location at the University at a later date. It was originally intended to be housed in the NERC Biomolecular Facility and may still move there dependent on future discussions about space. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a E.U. open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 6th July 2020 at 12:00 noon (UK time). OJEU contract notice reference - 2020/S 109-265776. Additional information: Attachments All tender documents are available at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7215803c-6db0-4a79-ac34-e90d6e5cc3e8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 9 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £252,607 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FLUIDIGM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment ## Release History - 7 Sep 2020 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7215803c-6db0-4a79-ac34-e90d6e5cc3e8 - 8 Jun 2020 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c7ff23-5450-4d8e-8799-cbe747ed4d2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7215803c-6db0-4a79-ac34-e90d6e5cc3e8 7th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c7ff23-5450-4d8e-8799-cbe747ed4d2a 8th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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