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title: "(NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker"
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# (NU/1675) Supply of a benchtop Colony Picker

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cecca71-69b5-4871-a172-7d41e993c9d3

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking bids for the supply of a benchtop Colony Picker as part of its initiative to enhance research in Synthetic Biology. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender period is set to close on Monday, 14th June 2021, at 14:00 hours BST, with the contract period anticipated to begin shortly thereafter on 28th June 2021 and continue until 30th July 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to register through the University’s eTendering portal for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Businesses with expertise in automated laboratory solutions, particularly those offering goods with after-sales support and warranties, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will not only supply critical equipment to Newcastle University's School of Computing but also contribute to pioneering research initiatives in the field of Synthetic Biology.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires a benchtop Colony Picker to establish an automated foundry which will accelerate our research projects in Synthetic Biology (Engineering Biology), including the EPSRC funded programme grant "Synthetic Portabolomics". Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS) have been awarded funding from the School of Computing and want to purchase a small benchtop colony picker with multiple fluorescent filters for phenotypic selection. We require the instrument to be able to accept more than 2 plates at a time to offer high throughput for automation. The colony picker will be housed in the Devonshire Building within the Faculty of SAGE, (ICOS, School of Computing) The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e40e0773-7ab9-eb11-810c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1675. The deadline for submitting a tender is Monday 14th June 2021 at 14:00 hours BST

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde065dd-ed1c-45ea-849e-07a4fdca086c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 15:04 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde065dd-ed1c-45ea-849e-07a4fdca086c
- 20 May 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ba2b0-c9e4-4146-b2d0-3789a101abc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde065dd-ed1c-45ea-849e-07a4fdca086c
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9ba2b0-c9e4-4146-b2d0-3789a101abc6
  20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e40e0773-7ab9-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

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