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title: "RFQ_Real-time qPCR"
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# RFQ_Real-time qPCR

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a7dbea6-c57f-46e0-82fd-f2e8f7d9f441

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has issued a tender titled "RFQ_Real-time qPCR" in the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments. The procurement process is at the active stage, with a tender deadline of 8th March 2024 and a contract period starting from 21st March 2024 to 20th March 2025. The tender is valued at £45,000 GBP and is being conducted through an open procedure. The buying organisation, NPL, is based in Teddington, England, and is seeking a qPCR instrument for analysing DNA/RNA samples in a high throughput manner.

This tender by the NPL presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for providing the required qPCR instrument. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. Businesses capable of delivering the instrument that meets the specifications outlined by NPL, including the ability to handle high-density sample analysis in a rapid and high throughput manner, will find this tender well-suited for business growth.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a qPCR instrument to measure specific DNA/RNA samples in PCR assays in a high throughput manner. The instrument will be part of an engineering biology platform and will analyse the presence of specific DNA or RNA samples from bacterial or cell free expression systems. These systems are cultured in high density and require analysis of multiple samples in a 384 well format. The instrument should be able to measure all the common fluorophores used in qPCR in a rapid manner and allow the analysis of duplex expression qPCR assays. The instrument should be able to measure a 384 well plate in a rapid manner to allow analysis over many cycle numbers, i.e. in a high throughput manner. At a later date will may need to integrate the instrument with liquid handling systems to prepare and load the plates in an automated manner. The instrument ideally will be adaptable so it can accept plates from standard automated platforms. To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents please use the following link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/74032599018DD12834BC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb00db99-f054-42c3-abb0-52b9efb18cef |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb00db99-f054-42c3-abb0-52b9efb18cef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb00db99-f054-42c3-abb0-52b9efb18cef
  22nd February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/74032599018DD12834BC

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