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title: "RFQ_High-throughput Automated Electrophoresis Platform for Nucleic Acid (DNA and RNA) Sample Quality Control."
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# RFQ_High-throughput Automated Electrophoresis Platform for Nucleic Acid (DNA and RNA) Sample Quality Control.

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aca8a353-2d1a-410d-9428-9a840eb6c76d

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, is seeking an electrophoresis platform for nucleic acid separation. The procurement is for a system capable of detecting DNA and RNA, with user-friendly software for data analysis and system control. The tender, valued at £45,000 GBP, is open for bidding until March 7, 2024. The contract period is from March 20, 2024, to March 19, 2025, and the delivery addresses include various locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender from the NPL presents a business opportunity for vendors in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses offering high-throughput automated electrophoresis platforms for DNA and RNA analysis are well-suited for this tender process. The open procurement method provides a fair chance for qualified suppliers to present their solutions and potentially secure a contract with the NPL.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for an electrophoresis platform to separate nucleic acids. The system should be able to detect fluorescently stained double stranded DNA including genomic, cell-free DNA and fluorescently stained total RNA. It would be desirable (although not mandatory) to have a system capable of covering a wide range of oligonucleotides, whether these are single or double stranded. Minimum sample preparation and a rapid turnover would be expected of the system. The software should be simple/user-friendly and include features for data analysis, system control, reporting and system checks. It should also be able to automatically determines size, quantity, purity, RINe or ribosomal ratios. It is expected that the software runs instrument self-test and check the performance of electrical and optical components that can be used for routine confirmation of the system functionality. To express interest in this tender and to access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/12088608018DC75C7F68

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3cd98f-db8e-4134-bb38-7f2a421f98b7 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3cd98f-db8e-4134-bb38-7f2a421f98b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3cd98f-db8e-4134-bb38-7f2a421f98b7
  20th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/12088608018DC75C7F68

## Provenance

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