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title: "(NU/1743) Supply and Installation of a Multimode Plate Reader"
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# (NU/1743) Supply and Installation of a Multimode Plate Reader

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e372796-410a-413f-a5cd-ab75b9d8eb75

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and installation of a multimode plate reader was conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England. The tender was classified under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, with a contract value of £120,000. The tender period concluded on 2nd February 2022, and the contract is active, commencing on 10th March 2022 and set to end on 9th March 2023. The procurement method used was classified as "Other -", indicating a potentially bespoke approach to the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those that can provide high-quality multi-mode plate readers capable of various settings such as UV/Vis absorbance spectra and luminescence modes. Companies that focus on research and development instrumentation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will find this contract aligns with their capabilities, allowing them to expand their market presence and foster growth through public sector engagement.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of a bench top mounted multi-mode plate reader for high throughput screening. The unit must be capable of UV / vis absorbance spectra, FRET, TR-FRET luminescence modes using a range of plate formats. The contract should also include training of staff as part of the installation program.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7412a73c-6a5f-4eda-9525-bb8c8ca1a4b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2022 - 9 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,272 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMG LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7412a73c-6a5f-4eda-9525-bb8c8ca1a4b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7412a73c-6a5f-4eda-9525-bb8c8ca1a4b6
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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