--- title: "QUB/2151/21 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance of 2 No. Liquid Handling Robots specifically for Protein Crystallization Duties" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2021-10-27" --- # QUB/2151/21 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance of 2 No. Liquid Handling Robots specifically for Protein Crystallization Duties Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f06a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Queen's University Belfast as the contracting authority, seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of two liquid handling robots for protein crystallisation duties under the title "QUB/2151/21". The procurement falls within the laboratory equipment industry category, specifically relating to laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and has a total contract value of £200,000. This open procedure tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 19 November 2021 at 4:00 PM (UTC). The successful bidder will be required to ensure delivery and invoicing by 31 March 2022, making this a time-sensitive opportunity located at the Health Sciences Building in Belfast, UK. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the life and health sciences sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Companies that can provide automation solutions for protein crystallisation and possess expertise in R&D capabilities are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the potential for ongoing maintenance and servicing contracts adds another layer of opportunity for bidders, thus supporting business growth within this strategic and innovative field. ## Notice The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop Research and Development capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading the NIPBT and as such is tasked with procuring and overseeing the installation of two items of equipment to perform: (1) automated protein crystallization drop setting and (2) automated optimization of protein crystallization experiments. This equipment is to enhance our productivity in structural biology of proteins that is adaptable to the needs of various research groups. This equipment will be housed within the Health Sciences Building, Queen's University Belfast. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R&D capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading the NIPBT and as such is tasked with procuring and overseeing the installation of two items of equipment to perform: (1) automated protein crystallization drop setting and (2) automated optimization of protein crystallization experiments. This equipment is to enhance our productivity in structural biology of proteins that is adaptable to the needs of various research groups. This equipment will be housed within the Health Sciences Building, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AE. Options: The contract includes the option for maintenance, servicing and the purchase of consumables to be extended until the end of useful life of the equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Oct 2021 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026877-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home - https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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