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title: "QUB/2147/21A Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for an Automated Tissue Microarrayer"
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# QUB/2147/21A Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for an Automated Tissue Microarrayer

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f5d1

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast is currently conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and purchase of consumables for an automated tissue micro-arrayer, identified as QUB/2147/21A. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £200,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 3rd December 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date at the Procurement Office. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and the delivery will take place within Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the life and health science sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and maintenance services. Companies capable of providing automated tissue micro-array scanners, along with related consumables and maintenance options, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The involvement of the Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium underscores the potential for contracts that could lead to further collaboration and innovative developments within this growing industry.

## 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 an automated tissue micro-array scanner for installation within the NI Biobank. Please note: it may be a requirement of the funding body associated with this procurement that delivery and invoicing take place by 31 March 2022.

### 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 an automated tissue micro-array scanner for installation within the NI Biobank.

Options: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 5 years or 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/028260-2021 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 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

- 11 Nov 2021 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028260-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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