--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ to provide a compact bench top high through-put (up to 96 sample) nucleic acid extraction BioRobots with built-in UV decontamination" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-05-21" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ to provide a compact bench top high through-put (up to 96 sample) nucleic acid extraction BioRobots with built-in UV decontamination Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1adeebbe-9e5a-4121-b0ce-8c843d5a4eda.json) ## Summary The Cefas agency, located in Lowestoft, UK, is initiating a procurement process titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ to provide a compact bench top high through-put (up to 96 sample) nucleic acid extraction BioRobots with built-in UV decontamination." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research laboratory services and associated installation services. This open procurement method has a tender period ending on 29 May 2019, with the contract expected to start on 1 June 2019 and run until 30 June 2019. The minimum contract value is set at £25,000, with a maximum value of £50,000. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and research services to participate. Businesses that can offer high through-put nucleic acid extraction technologies, along with compliance to specified technical features, are particularly well-suited to compete. Opportunities for additional service agreements and support packages further enhance the potential for businesses to establish long-term relationships with Cefas, thereby fostering growth in the industry. ## Notice DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6C7KSZR854 2 x Compact bench top high through-put (up to 96 sample) nucleic acid extraction BioRobot with built-in UV decontamination. Fully automated high through-put (up to 96 sample) nucleic acid extraction BioRobot with dedicated nucleic acid extraction kits and plastic ware to reliably extract high quality nucleic acid from a variety of cells, tissue types, bacteria and viruses for sensitive downstream PCR-based applications. *The system should be compact and for bench top use. *Ideally, but not essential, the system should be also be compatible with samples already lysed or digested in commercially available RLT and ATL buffers. *All waste should be collected in a convenient manner to allow for easy disposal. * The software driving the equipment should be user friendly and intuitive and should allow for controlled user access, the use of barcodes, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) systems. Free upgrades should also be available. * The instrument should have an integral UV light to provide decontamination and prevention of cross-contamination between samples and a positive pressure system to limit the ingress of contaminated air. *Compatible with UK power supply. * The system should also have an option for additional warranty and/or comprehensive service package with a guaranteed 48 hour call out and repair service, and preventative maintenance visits. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b74404-55a4-4c7e-a1d6-20b408499756 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 21 May 2019 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b74404-55a4-4c7e-a1d6-20b408499756 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b74404-55a4-4c7e-a1d6-20b408499756 21st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-to-provide-a-compact-bench-top-high-through-put-%28up-to-96-sample%29-nucleic-acid-extraction-BioRobots-with-built-in-UV-decontamination/6C7KSZR854 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6C7KSZR854 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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