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title: "Supply of a Q-PCR Machine"
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# Supply of a Q-PCR Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7eb85d5-bd19-4bb8-99f9-801517a3c6c9

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a tender for the supply of a Q-PCR Machine, which falls under the laboratory equipment category. This procurement process utilised an open procedure and was aimed at acquiring goods valued at £60,000, with a minimum value of £40,000. The contract period commences from 5th October 2020 and concludes on 5th October 2022. The award date was 25th September 2020, and the tender details were published on 13th October 2020. The delivery of the equipment is to be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those offering Polymerase Chain Reaction technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is tailored to support their inclusion. Companies that can meet the requirements set by the University of Exeter and participate in the electronic tendering system stand to benefit from this contract, enhancing their market presence in the research and laboratory sector.

## Notice

Q-PCR also known as quantitative polymerase chain reaction is a lab technique based on PCR. It monitors the amplification of a targeted DNA molecule or gene during the PCR (in real time). The machine will be used to carry out a wide variety of experiments within the research of the Gow group and the other groups of the CMM such as the quantification and genotyping of pathogens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2f6c12-7399-440d-b53a-1640548330a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 5 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,764 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2f6c12-7399-440d-b53a-1640548330a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2f6c12-7399-440d-b53a-1640548330a3
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34339&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

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

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