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title: "QIAcuity One, 5plex Platform Device"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b15"
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buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
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# QIAcuity One, 5plex Platform Device

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b15

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute, a sub-central public authority located in Woking, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process to acquire a digital PCR platform, the "QIAcuity One, 5plex Platform Device," from supplier Qiagen Limited based in Manchester. This tender, assigned under the legal framework 2023/54, falls within the 'goods' category, specifically involving instruments for evaluation or testing. The process utilised a direct procurement method due to it being below the competition threshold. The procurement process culminated in a contract award, which was signed on 14th November 2025, and marks the commencement of a contract period from 1st December 2025 through 30th November 2026, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying sophisticated scientific instruments, specifically digital PCR technology. The procurement allows organisations in the analytical and testing sector to showcase their innovative and precise solutions, contributing value to public health initiatives. Suppliers with established expertise in producing cutting-edge laboratory equipment and a track record of delivering high-precision scientific devices would find this type of contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

QIAcuity One digital PCR platform. This platform allows for the absolute quantification of viral nucleic acid using a reproducible and sensitive method that does not require preparation and maintenance of PCR standards. A new, yet established technology, digital PCR (dPCR) can provide more precise, robust, sensitive and easier quantification of nucleic acids compared to quantification using real-time PCR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU24 0NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| 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

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005295-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://qiagen.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

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