--- title: "(NU/1506) Supply and installation of a multi-application microarray robot for agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-07-11" --- # (NU/1506) Supply and installation of a multi-application microarray robot for agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287ad1a3-3c6d-4d6e-9012-5e70df61bd70.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the title "(NU/1506) Supply and installation of a multi-application microarray robot for agri-food research, industrial biotechnology, and on-chip manufacturing." This project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically in the North East of England. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions accepted until the deadline of Friday, 9th August 2019, at 12:00 BST. The total contract value is £280,000, and the contract period will commence on 28th August 2019, lasting through to 27th August 2020, under an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in bespoke industrial robotics. Companies that can demonstrate capability in providing custom manufactured solutions tailored to the specific requirements of agri-food research and industrial biotechnology will be well-positioned to compete. The need for after-sales support and maintenance for the specialised microarray robot further opens avenues for businesses to showcase their service offerings and foster long-term partnerships with academic institutions. ## Notice Newcastle University has been awarded funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to purchase an advanced and uniquely capable microarray robot that is custom manufactured with bespoke features. These features are required to enhance the robot's capacity and versatility to support applications in agri-food research, industrial biotechnology and on-chip manufacturing. Rather than an off-the-shelf machine, we have been granted funding for a customised robot developed to our requirements after consultation with academic and industry partners who we are in collaboration with to drive translational research towards commercialization. We require a number of bespoke features that support the diverse applications of the user group and greatly enhance versatility and value for money. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at:https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1506. The deadline for submitting a tender is Friday 9.8.2019 at 12:00 BST. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f09985-2aa2-4459-b3e6-ae7b9b7b28e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 27 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 11 Jul 2019 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f09985-2aa2-4459-b3e6-ae7b9b7b28e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f09985-2aa2-4459-b3e6-ae7b9b7b28e1 11th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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