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title: "QUB/2117/21 Contract for Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System"
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# QUB/2117/21 Contract for Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c87c

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast is conducting a tender process for the QUB/2117/21 Contract for a Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System, which focuses on goods within the medical equipment industry. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 16 August 2021. The awarding of contracts occurred on 30 September 2021, with the total procurement value amounting to £330,000 for four distinct lots, including automated nucleic acid extraction systems and PCR equipment.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics, laboratory equipment, and system installation and maintenance. Companies with capabilities in the supply and service of real-time polymerase chain reaction equipment, microplate readers, and automated nutrient analysers will find this an ideal competition venue. The contracts also include provisions for ongoing maintenance and consumables, thus creating positions for long-term partnerships and continuous service relationships that can help facilitate business growth.

## Notice

Large Scale Flexible Molecular Diagnostics System for wastewater based epidemiology consisting of four separate lots as outlined below:Lot 1 Integrated, Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System and RTqPCRLot 2 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of 2 No. Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) SystemsLot 3 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Microtitre Plate ReaderLot 4 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of an Automated Nutrient Analyser

### Lot Information

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 1

Supply, Installation, Commission, Testing, Servicing and Maintenance of an Integrated, Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System and RTqPCR and purchase of consumables.

Options: The contract includes the option for ongoing servicing, maintenance and purchase of consumables for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 2

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Maintenance and Consumables for Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) System

Options: This contract includes maintenance and purchase of consumables for 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 3

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for a Microtitre Plate Reader

Options: This contract includes maintenance and consumables for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

QUB/2117/21 - Lot 4

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Maintenance and Consumables for an Automated Nutrient Analyser

Options: This contract includes maintenance and consumables for 5 years with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months or to system replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024354-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £765,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACCUSCIENCE IRELAND; PREMIER SCIENTIFIC; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS; SEAL ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38434560 - Chemistry analyser
- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024354-2021
- 15 Jul 2021 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016650-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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