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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df934ab0-de18-4785-b783-b3e84f78a7db

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Newcastle University, which is seeking to procure the supply and installation of robots for nucleic acid extraction and library preparation, falling within the laboratory equipment industry category. The tender has been awarded as of June 2, 2021, with an award value of £73,824.77. The contract period is set to commence on June 7, 2021, and will conclude on June 7, 2023. The procurement method falls under a tender initiated by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, England, with delivery expected within the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in DNA and RNA extraction technologies. Businesses that provide compatible robots and related services, especially those with the ability to meet the technical specifications involving QIAGEN kits, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender is also suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in contracts that include maintenance and after-sales service, highlighting crucial growth possibilities in the research equipment market.

## Notice

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. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of DNA/RNA extraction robot and a liquid handling robot to be used for library preparation as specified in Section 3, a minimum of 1 year of warranty, and 5 years' maintenance and after sales service. The service and maintenance cover shall begin directly following the 1-year warranty cover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f10e3d-772b-4d49-a4d3-0252de36c523 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2021 - 7 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,824 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f10e3d-772b-4d49-a4d3-0252de36c523

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f10e3d-772b-4d49-a4d3-0252de36c523
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9245fefd-3e9c-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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