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title: "(NU/1523) Supply and Installation of an Automated Digital PCR System"
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# (NU/1523) Supply and Installation of an Automated Digital PCR System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef64a3a-0618-4271-8040-f2c8e1b12b6d

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## Summary

Newcastle University is soliciting tenders for the supply and installation of an automated digital PCR system, designated under the title "(NU/1523) Supply and Installation of an Automated Digital PCR System." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focused on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. The contract period commenced on 29th October 2019 and is set to conclude on 29th November 2019, with the tender period having ended on 2nd October 2019. The project is located in the North East region of England, and the awarded contract, valued at £86,309.25, has been granted to Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment or scientific instrumentation, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required technology and after-sales support. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, state-of-the-art equipment and maintenance services are especially well-suited to compete. The demand for advanced PCR systems signifies an expanding market, encouraging innovation and collaboration among suppliers aimed at supporting research in biological systems engineering.

## Notice

Newcastle University invites tenders for the supply and installation of an automated digital PCR system, that will be used to provide state-of the-art, high sensitivity, high precision quantitative measurement capabilities for researchers in Biological Systems Engineering The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery of equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance (with an option for a 36 month service contract).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d8ae5d-4d2f-4282-bd92-f06de1bdc742 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,309 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d8ae5d-4d2f-4282-bd92-f06de1bdc742

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d8ae5d-4d2f-4282-bd92-f06de1bdc742
  31st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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