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title: "(NU/1657) The Supply and Installation of Robots for Nucleic Acid Extraction, Library Preparation and qPCR"
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# (NU/1657) The Supply and Installation of Robots for Nucleic Acid Extraction, Library Preparation and qPCR

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b07d1faa-d053-47b7-abb1-f3c85113a387

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, involves the tender for "(NU/1657) The Supply and Installation of Robots for Nucleic Acid Extraction, Library Preparation and qPCR". This tender falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is valued at £100,000. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th May 2021. The contract period will commence on 23rd May 2021 and is expected to run until 13th April 2023. The procurement method is classified as "Other" and is primarily focused on the provision of goods, specifically laboratory equipment to support microbiome research in England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in automated systems for DNA and RNA processing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer compatible products with QIAGEN QIAamp 96 PowerFecal QIAcube HT Kits are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses that showcase innovative solutions in liquid handling and laboratory automation would likely find a valuable opportunity for growth through this contract.

## Notice

At Newcastle University researchers are looking to acquire equipment to automate processing of DNA and RNA samples and liquid handling including the library preparation and setting up qPCR reactions. The sample types will vary and will include stool, tissue, and swabs. The equipment will mainly be used in a research programme on microbiomes to be analysed from stool samples. Suppliers should offer equipment which is compatible for use with QIAGEN QIAamp 96 PowerFecal QIAcube HT Kits. Equivalent kits may be offered but results must show similar microbiome profiles to those obtained from the Qiagen kits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103064f-a4fd-4ab8-a46d-a92fc4b92439 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 May 2021 - 13 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 |
| 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)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103064f-a4fd-4ab8-a46d-a92fc4b92439

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f103064f-a4fd-4ab8-a46d-a92fc4b92439
  13th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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