---
title: "Digital PCR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054425"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# Digital PCR

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054425

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## Summary

The University of Bath has completed the procurement of a digital PCR (dPCR) system, aimed at enhancing its molecular biology applications while minimising reagent and sample consumption. The procurement process was conducted under an open competition method and awarded to QIAGEN LTD for a contract value of GBP 154,166.66. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2025 and will span from 16th October 2025 to 16th October 2028. This contract falls under the goods category with specific focus on biomedical and PCR equipment, and it was executed below the threshold as part of a public undertaking. The procurement took place in Bath, United Kingdom, under the University’s administration.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses operating within the biomedical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in PCR technology. Companies aiming to increase their market presence in digital molecular solutions and offering competitive pricing and innovative capabilities would have found this tender beneficial. Although the contract has been awarded, future similar tenders might be of interest to large-scale suppliers as well as SMEs who can demonstrate high-quality, sustainable, and supportive after-sales service at competitive prices. Businesses focusing on added value through delivery, installation, and training services could leverage such opportunities to significantly grow their business footprint within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Bath is seeking to procure a digital PCR (dPCR) system. The system will support advanced molecular biology applications within the University, providing enhanced analytical capability while reducing reagent and sample consumption. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=983579068

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060838-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,166 |
| Lots value | £154,166 |
| Awards value | £154,166 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060838-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030463-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060838-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030463-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=983579068
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3H9FJ5CQY3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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