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title: "QUB/2249/22 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance (including consumables) of a Liquid Handling Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032394"
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published: "2022-04-28"
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# QUB/2249/22 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance (including consumables) of a Liquid Handling Unit

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032394

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast is seeking to procure a Liquid Handling Unit through an open tender process. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting laboratory equipment, with an estimated contract value of £520,000. Key dates include the tender's completion and signing on 28th April 2022, following an accelerated procurement due to urgent needs for Covid-19 wastewater testing, necessitating installation by 31st July 2022. The procurement process included a standstill period allowing for challenges to the award decision, as stated under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with liquid handling technologies. Companies that can offer timely supply, installation, and ongoing support services should consider participating, especially as there may be potential for additional contracts within the next 12 months based on similar equipment needs. The opening for competitive bids may also favour SMEs with innovative solutions in laboratory supplies.

## Notice

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's), School of Biological Sciences seeks to procure the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Liquid Handling Unit for use in Covid-19 Wastewater testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and purchase of associated consumables for a Liquid Handling Unit. In the event similar equipment is required within a period of 12 months from the award of this contract, Queen's reserves the right to procure an additional unit from the successful supplier.

Options: In the event similar equipment is required within a period of 12 months from the award of this contract, Queen's reserves the right to procure an additional unit from the successful supplier.There shall be an option for Queen's to extend warranty, maintenance and consumable purchases 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/010912-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £520,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABPLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010912-2022
- 18 Mar 2022 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007418-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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