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title: "Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training"
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# Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b97591c7-4238-4976-a6f1-771ddbb6e300

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment for gene therapy drug manufacturing. This tender falls under the biomedical equipment industry category and is located in Sheffield, specifically within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 9th March 2022 and conclude on 8th March 2027. The total estimated value of the procurement is £250,000, with the initial contract awarded at £126,000. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as specified under Regulation 32 of the PCR 2015. The tender period ended on 1st February 2022.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing and maintaining advanced biomedical technologies. Companies capable of supplying, installing, and servicing such specialised equipment would find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, with the potential to provide innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

## Notice

Purchase of Automated Droplet Generator and Droplet Reader Equipment, their installation, consumables, service and maintenance, for installation at the new Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre in Sheffield between 2022 and 2027. The intention to award a contract as a 'Negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition' was previously published as Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (reference: 2022/S 000-001864) on 21/1/2022. Regulation 32 of PCR 2015 was applied as in 32. (2) (b) (ii) and 32. (5) (a). The first purchase was for one QX200 AutoDG ddPCR System AutoDG Droplet Digital PCR System for EvaGreen or probe-based digital PCR applications, includes Automated Droplet Generator, QX200 Droplet Reader, laptop computer, and QuantaSoft Software, Plate Sealer, Modular thermal cycler platform, plus other ancillary items/optional extra/consumables and service/maintenance. An additional appliance (as per above) may be purchased between 2022 - 2027 up to PS250,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c5c130-ab77-4aba-b98a-5670b7fdaec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2022 - 8 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c5c130-ab77-4aba-b98a-5670b7fdaec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c5c130-ab77-4aba-b98a-5670b7fdaec2
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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