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title: "Supply, delivery & commissioning of 4 x real time PCR systems"
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# Supply, delivery & commissioning of 4 x real time PCR systems

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d73a9588-8cd6-4972-90a2-f37cc42376a6

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Supply, delivery & commissioning of 4 x real time PCR systems", which falls under the goods category, specifically focused on real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. The tender period concluded on 11th November 2020, with an overall contract duration from 30th November 2020 to 31st March 2021. This procurement followed an open procedure, allowing broad participation, and has an estimated value of £130,000. Correspondence regarding quotations was directed to Dr Caroline Gorton at caroline.gorton@forestresearch.gov.uk.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and diagnostics, as well as businesses involved in the supply and installation of scientific instruments. Companies with experience in providing PCR systems and related services would be particularly well-equipped to compete for this contract, fostering potential growth in a market driven by increasing research and diagnostic needs.

## Notice

Forest Research is seeking quotations for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of 2 no. 96-well and 2 no. 384-well, five channel multicolour real time PCR instruments for pathogen detection and quantification (diagnostics), gene expression and gene variation analysis, as detailed in the attached Request for Quotation. Additional information: If you are intending to provide a quotation, please notify your intention by email to caroline.gorton@forestresearch.gov.uk. Any questions regarding this RFQ should be made by email to caroline.gorton@forestresearch.gov.uk no later than 16.00hrs on Monday 9th November 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e4ae76-8309-478f-94ed-f2cedebff53b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,900 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | WRECCLESHAM |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU10 4LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | East Hampshire |
| Electoral ward | Binsted, Bentley & Selborne |
| Westminster constituency | East Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 22:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e4ae76-8309-478f-94ed-f2cedebff53b
- 30 Oct 2020 at 14:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c513eb05-9b01-44fd-989c-f46b30ad810a
- 30 Oct 2020 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c513eb05-9b01-44fd-989c-f46b30ad810a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e4ae76-8309-478f-94ed-f2cedebff53b
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c513eb05-9b01-44fd-989c-f46b30ad810a
  30th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10d2babf-2e65-41a0-9e7b-d9b3adde654f
  Request for Quotation

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