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title: "GB-Newcastle: T22/0095 - Plate Reader"
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# GB-Newcastle: T22/0095 - Plate Reader

Buyer: NORTHUMBRI UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30312a66-95f7-4366-ba01-7e58cc4e6937

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## Summary

The Northumbria University at Newcastle is looking to purchase a plate reader for microbiological and cell biology assays. The tender, titled T22/0095 - Plate Reader, falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category with a value of GBP 50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23rd June 2023 and a contract period starting on 3rd July 2023 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment to compete for supplying a plate reader to Northumbria University at Newcastle. Companies specializing in providing scientific instruments or equipment for microbiological and cell biology research would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The University's requirements include high accuracy, sensitivity, and customizability to cater to various applications such as microbial growth assays, ELISA, and enzyme activity assays.

## Notice

The University is seeking to procure a plate reader that is specifically designed for microbiological and cell biology assays. The instrument should be capable of performing absorbance and fluorescence measurements using a monochromator with high accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility. It should be user-friendly, reliable, and compatible with a variety of microplate formats. The instrument should also come with software that is intuitive and flexible, allowing for customization of assay protocols and data analysis. The plate reader will be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to microbial growth assays, cell-based assays, ELISA, and enzyme activity assays. The instrument should be able to perform endpoint, kinetic, and spectral scans for these applications. It should also have for temperature, humidity, and gas control to ensure the stability of the samples during the measurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d20cacd-a173-4ce2-8dd3-22f50b6199ca |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRI UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2023 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d20cacd-a173-4ce2-8dd3-22f50b6199ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d20cacd-a173-4ce2-8dd3-22f50b6199ca
  12th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle:-T22/0095---Plate-Reader/NC868D28B7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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