---
title: "Award of Provision of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05221b"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
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# Award of Provision of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05221b

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## Summary

The University of South Wales (USW) recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of a new Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine. This procurement was categorised under "goods" and was conducted below the threshold with an open competition approach. The buying organisation, USW, located in Pontypridd, UK, initiated the procurement on 23 May 2025, with the tender process closing on 13 June 2025. The contract was awarded on 19 June 2025, and Thistle Scientific Limited won the contract worth £18,500, with a project period from 23 June to 30 June 2025. This purchase will primarily support the quantification of antimicrobial resistance genes from environmental samples, with potential for forensic applications.

This opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in supplying polymerase chain reaction equipment or related testing instruments could find similar procurement processes advantageous for expanding their client base. SMEs focusing on niche technology solutions can leverage these opportunities to grow in the academic and research sectors by providing equipment that supports innovative scientific research and analysis. The open competition nature favours competitive pricing and quality offerings, making it ideal for businesses looking to penetrate the public sector educational and scientific fields.

## Notice

USW requires a new Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) Machine to replace an existing machine. USW mainly use it to quantify antimicrobial resistance genes from environmental samples; however, its scope may be expanded to include forensic applications. Samples are quantified alongside standards to get concentrations of ARGs. These are then used to work out gene copy numbers using external software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033851-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THISTLE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 16:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033851-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026199-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033851-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026199-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ITTReferencetoaccess-itt_117430
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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