---
title: "Tecan Upgrade Fluent - DreamPrep NGS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040733"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-10-02"
---

# Tecan Upgrade Fluent - DreamPrep NGS

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040733

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to TECAN UK LTD for the upgrade of the Tecan Fluent 780 free-standing liquid handling platform. The procurement process was carried out using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 29th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity within the goods category for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies providing installation services of laboratory equipment, especially those capable of catering to technical requirements, could find this tender suitable for their expertise. The award criteria were based on price, with Tecan UK Ltd being the only supplier awarded the contract due to their exclusive capabilities.

## Notice

Upgrade of the Tecan Fluent 780 free-standing liquid handling platform

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of the Tecan Fluent 780 free-standing liquid handling platform with support contract

### Procurement Information

TECAN Ltd are the only company with the ability to complete the upgrade and provide ongoing support contract.
Tecan Fluent 780

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029007-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode |  NE7 7DN |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029007-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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