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title: "CEFAS24-88 Contract for a QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System"
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# CEFAS24-88 Contract for a QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff1f67a2-a1c0-46d0-a0ad-1cbc5794a136

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, is procuring a QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System, classified under the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment industry category. The procurement process is in the award stage with the contract awarded to Life Technologies Ltd. valued at £30,180.15. The tender utilised an open procurement method and is categorised as an open procedure below the threshold. The contract is set to commence on 20th September 2024 and will conclude on 20th September 2025. The project covers a range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and various international regions.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and environmentally sustainable technology. Companies capable of offering ultra-low power consumption devices, environmentally friendly packaging solutions, and maintenance services would find this tender particularly appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver specialised equipment compatible with existing systems, ensure ease of maintenance, and provide comprehensive warranty support are likely to benefit from competing in similar future tenders. The expected services and the environmental considerations further highlight opportunities for innovative and eco-conscious companies.

## Notice

Cefas have a requirement for a QuantStudio 5 real time PCR system for detection and quantification of DNA. Cefas currently use the QuantStudio 3 system and platform, with specific UKAS accredited methods used, and to ensure that results do not vary and adversely affect both statutory, and research and development delivery, the QuantStudio 5 system is required to ensure continued compliance and compatibility. Scope of Requirements: 1. Technical Requirement Cefas require one QuantStudio 5 real time PCR machine with the following specification: * 96-well thermal block, with block zones to test a minimum of 6 temperatures and 6 decoupled filters with up to 21 combinations for 96-well system * Excitation and detection range of 450-680 nm and 500-730 nm * Onboard memory of more than 9 GB * Communication interface by cloud based connect, USB, or Wi-Fi * Compatible with the currently used QuantStudio 3 system, to ensure Cefas' statutory and research & development delivery are not adversely affected 2. Environmental Considerations * Unit should have an ultra-low power consumption. * Unit should be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. * Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. * Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems The machine must have; * Dimensions of no more than 30 x 50 x 40 cm (W x D x H) and less than 30 kg * Direct connection to cloud-enabled system * Full-function touchscreen 4. Compatibility with existing hardware/software/equipment The machine proposed must be compatible with QuantStudio instruments / platform. 5. Installation Installation at the Cefas Weymouth site is required and must be undertaken by trained personnel. 6. Ease of maintenance Any user maintainable aspects of the system should be described in the bid submission, and must be specifically covered with the relevant Cefas staff during the installation. This is to include any limitations where there are no user serviceable aspects. 7. Parts, Consumables and Updates Cefas require any potentially required parts and consumables to be available for at least the next 5 years. 8. Warranties, Guarantees, Servicing Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 24 months to be included in the purchase. The Supplier should also provide details of any extended warranty options, and servicing and maintenance options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167b1b38-44d7-4afb-9650-cd46286bd5fd |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,180 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167b1b38-44d7-4afb-9650-cd46286bd5fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167b1b38-44d7-4afb-9650-cd46286bd5fd
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d072c4c-d66e-41bc-bb74-4793f813b758
  CEFAS24-88 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract Final Countersigned_Redacted

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