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title: "CEFAS21-136 RFQ for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Thermal Cycler"
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# CEFAS21-136 RFQ for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Thermal Cycler

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-877a2297-1e12-4d96-99b0-c7cebeed3d70

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking bids for the "CEFAS21-136 RFQ for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Thermal Cycler." This tender falls under the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, valued at £9,854, and is located in Lowestoft, England. The award stage is active, with the contract period commencing on 28th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period ended on 13th January 2022, and the award was published on 2nd February 2022.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific supplies. Businesses that can provide compact thermal cycling machines designed for high sample throughput would benefit from this procurement process. Companies that are well-equipped to meet the specifications outlined, including delivery and installation requirements by mid-March, could leverage this contract to enhance their market position and grow their business within the science and technology sector.

## Notice

Cefas require a compact thermal cycling machine to conduct conventional/standard Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCRs) (i.e not quantitative qPCR) on DNA from tissue or environmental samples, to amplify DNA using species-specific primers. Due to the need for high sample throughput on some projects, and space considerations in the lab, a machine with four independently controlled blocks is required. Requirement: A PCR thermal cycler with four independently controlled blocks, to the following specifications: - Capacity for simultaneously running up to three 96-well plates - Capacity for simultaneously running up to three sets of 96 x 0.2 mL tubes - Each block is independently programmable, with independent heated lids - A minimum temperature range of 200 to 600 C. - Compact in size - no larger than length x width 80 x 80 cm. - Memory for storing 50+ programmes Delivery and Installation Requirements: It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas Lowestoft NR33 0HT. All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b63c65-8686-457f-a19d-7abd806cac85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,854 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,854 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b63c65-8686-457f-a19d-7abd806cac85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b63c65-8686-457f-a19d-7abd806cac85
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba2bd0d9-acb1-4661-85d1-9a5bc44a1f75
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