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title: "Automatic Electrophoresis System"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Automatic Electrophoresis System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa68f724-7791-4b58-a1e7-460e83bf61e4

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF DERBY is seeking to acquire an Automated Electrophoresis System for DNA and RNA quality control. This tender, identified as PROC EHLR ITT/284, falls within the installation services for laboratory equipment category. Initially published on 20 January 2021, the procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract set to begin on 31 March 2021 and end on 31 July 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £40,900.86, and delivery is expected at the postcode DE22 1GB, located in Derby, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment or scientific services to expand their business. Companies experienced in providing automated solutions for lab environments, particularly those with focus on DNA and RNA analysis, are strongly encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, making this an attractive prospect for eligible suppliers in the sector.

## Notice

The College of Life and Natural Sciences is seeking to purchase an established Automated Electrophoresis System for DNA and RNA sample quality control. The fully automated sample processing will enable the unattended analysis of size, concentration and integrity. The system needs to provide a complete solution for end-to-end sample quality control within any next-generation sequencing (NGS) or biobank workflow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac8e5bd-703a-48c5-8b9c-8e5b539a6355 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,900 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac8e5bd-703a-48c5-8b9c-8e5b539a6355
- 20 Jan 2021 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869d9888-194d-4186-ad33-77f4a03fd712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac8e5bd-703a-48c5-8b9c-8e5b539a6355
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/869d9888-194d-4186-ad33-77f4a03fd712
  20th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk

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