---
title: "Contract for 2 Real-Time PCR machines"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115623"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-07-13"
---

# Contract for 2 Real-Time PCR machines

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115623

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## Summary

Swansea University is currently involved in a procurement process for the contract to purchase two Real-Time PCR machines. This tender falls under the goods category and relates to laboratory equipment, specifically Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology, which is essential for both academic and industrial applications. The procurement is active, having a total allocated budget of £25,000, exempt from VAT due to the research context. The deadline for bids submission was on 22 November 2021, following the initiation of the tender process on 5 November 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of laboratory equipment and technology. Companies specialising in the provision of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those experienced in PCR technology, are well-suited to participate in this tender. The academic environment at Swansea University, combined with collaborations within the Celtic Advanced Life Sciences Network (CALIN), suggests potential for long-term relationships and projects, offering a strategic growth avenue for capable suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

The In Vitro Toxicology Group and the Reproductive Biology Groups within the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science at Swansea University needs to purchase two real time PCR machines to complement their current equipment. Procurement of these instruments will support academic and industrial collaborations within the Celtic Advanced Life Sciences Network (CALIN).The maximum allocated budget to purchase both PCR's is PS25,000 (due to the research nature of this equipment, they are exempt from VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115623 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 16:41 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115623
- 4 Apr 2022 at 08:39 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115623
- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:34 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115623

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.bio-rad.com
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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