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title: "Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot & PCR Set-up Robot"
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# Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot & PCR Set-up Robot

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c1152e4-5da7-43fc-a7c3-14ba3311eb82

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## Summary

The recent public procurement contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves the purchase of a Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot and a PCR Set-up Robot, categorised under laboratory services. The contract, valued at £87,462.12 GBP, is located in the South West region of England, with the contract period commencing on 22 April 2020 and concluding on 19 April 2021. This procurement process followed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold, with the procurement formally initiated through a tender that concluded on 9 April 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and services, particularly those capable of manufacturing or supplying automated systems for nucleic acid extraction and PCR processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative laboratory solutions would find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their market presence. The awarded contract to Qiagen Ltd highlights the competitive nature of this market, encouraging businesses in the relevant fields to consider participating in future tenders.

## Notice

Award notice for: Nucleic Acid Extraction Robot Fully automated Nucleic acid extraction robot capable of extraction and purification of RNA from human liquid, stool and tissue samples. Capable of high throughput using 96 well format and using silica membrane technology. Capable of handling between 24 and 96 samples in increments of 8 samples. Including 8 channel pipette head with automatic updating of tips throughout the run. Provided with necessary software to allow fully automated operation. To include 1 year warranty. PCR Set-up Robot - Polymerase Chain Reaction Set-up Robot Fully automated system to allow high throughout preparation of nucleic acid extracts for introduction into Agilent Polymerase Chain reaction analysers. Complete with HEPA and UV containment. Including necessary computer and software to operate automatically. Capable of 96 number batches for set up. Capable of operating between sample volumes of 10 - 200 microliters. Compatible with filter pipette tips using a single channel pipette. Liquid level sensing using 50 and 200 microliter conductive filter tips. To include 1 year warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057e566d-eeb6-4304-b7eb-891ec357b94b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,462 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,462 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057e566d-eeb6-4304-b7eb-891ec357b94b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057e566d-eeb6-4304-b7eb-891ec357b94b
  2nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94b45695-d6cf-4812-9918-e9ea9cd0b6f0
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5293d9a-90c4-4fe6-876c-0d193c949959
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Contract Document

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