--- title: "NU1982 Supply and Installation of an Automated Liquid Handling Workstation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-01-30" --- # NU1982 Supply and Installation of an Automated Liquid Handling Workstation Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87570127-79ba-41c8-9126-fdeea356a66a.json) ## Summary The Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of an automated liquid handling workstation, valued at £145,000. The procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category. The tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline set for January 30, 2024. The contract period is from March 18, 2024, to March 18, 2029, with 4 years of maintenance cover included. The tender is open for SMEs and is being conducted through an open procedure. This procurement opportunity by Newcastle University offers businesses in the laboratory equipment sector a chance to provide their services. Companies specializing in the supply, delivery, and installation of laboratory equipment, especially automated systems, are best suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to establish a partnership with a renowned academic institution in the United Kingdom. ## Notice The Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University has a well-established Core Scientific Research Facility model. The BioScreening Core Facility established over 10 years ago at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality is dedicated to the provision of services in the areas of sample processing, biomarker quantitative assays validation and assessment. For translational and clinical researchers, it establishes a much-needed connectivity with shared NHS clinical research facilities and it is often involved in clinical trials. We are looking to incorporate to our facility an automated liquid handling workstation to facilitate the seamless processing of samples for our testing applications and to increase the throughput in the context of large sample collections. This purchase is subject to funding approval by an MRC Mid-range Equipment grant. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in Section 3.1 Technical Specification to the University, including 4 years of maintenance and servicing cover to all components and to begin once the 12-month warranty period has expired, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fb1ef8-3389-4a7c-89ca-842607aaf434 | | 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 | 30 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 18 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £145,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment ## Release History - 30 Jan 2024 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fb1ef8-3389-4a7c-89ca-842607aaf434 - 11 Jan 2024 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e0f8cf5-4a5e-4bb4-b46d-39f18cb7e45d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fb1ef8-3389-4a7c-89ca-842607aaf434 30th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e0f8cf5-4a5e-4bb4-b46d-39f18cb7e45d 11th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d72e5880-3994-ee11-8125-005056b64545 Advertisement Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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