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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1164 fully automated western blotting system"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-1164 fully automated western blotting system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fcb710b-5551-4497-abf4-0cda7c3f5227

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1164 fully automated western blotting system" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total value of £48,292.84. The tender was awarded on 1st December 2020, and the contract period commenced on the same day, lasting until 31st January 2026. This process was executed as a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per PCR2015 regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with experience in high-precision laboratory equipment. Companies that provide goods related to laboratory automation and have the capacity for ongoing support and training services would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities similar to this contract. The engagement can facilitate growth for medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand into the public sector procurement space.

## Notice

Fully automated western analysis system from plate to protein quantification results with the ability to run automatic re-probes in a fast and efficient method for up to 24 samples per run. With training and 4 years post warranty support. Additional information: Negotiated procedure without prior publication through PCR2015 regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19258a12-d774-47f3-a5f1-c3ec7b1937ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,292 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,292 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-TECHNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19258a12-d774-47f3-a5f1-c3ec7b1937ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19258a12-d774-47f3-a5f1-c3ec7b1937ab
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=550645617
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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