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title: "Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bd5"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bd5

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR, situated within the goods industry category. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The process adhered to Welsh devolved regulations and was executed from Cardiff, which is the location of the buying organisation. The contract was signed on 27th January 2026, with activities anticipated to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude by 16th May 2026. The status of this procurement is marked as complete with a contract value of £82,311.77. The primary delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying advanced PCR equipment. Companies with expertise in biotechnology or laboratory technology, particularly those with experience in high-precision instruments, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. Engaging in such projects can leverage a business's growth by establishing or strengthening collaborations with prominent academic institutions like Cardiff University, thereby expanding market reach and enhancing credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Purchase of advanced instruments for quantitative PCR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011625-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 16 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,311 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011625-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011625-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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