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title: "BioFire TORCH 2 system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621201"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2020-05-07"
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# BioFire TORCH 2 system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621201

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## Summary

The University of Dundee recently initiated a procurement process for the BioFire TORCH 2 system, a multiplex PCR system aimed at supporting COVID-19 research as part of a clinical trial. This tender falls under the goods category and utilised an open procedure for procurement. Although the status was marked as unsuccessful, the tender reflects an urgent requirement for such equipment at the University's School of Medicine located in Dundee. Key contact details for the purchasing entity include an email address t.templeman@dundee.ac.uk and a telephone number +44 1382386811, with the procurement office located at Procurement, 3rd Floor, Tower Building, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN.

This procurement opportunity could encourage businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those offering advanced diagnostic systems and related technologies, to engage in future tenders. Suppliers with experience in producing critical health-related products for research institutions or those who can adapt to urgent healthcare needs would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The focus on rapid response to health crises, as seen in this instance, underscores the importance of innovation and swift delivery in the procurement landscape.

## Notice

A multiplex PCR system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection and analysis was required in response to COVID19 research being undertaken as part of a clinical trial.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A multiplex PCR system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection and analysis was required urgently in response to COVID19 research being undertaken a part of a clinical trial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386326 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2020 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386326

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386326
  BioFire TORCH 2 system - A multiplex PCR system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection and analysis was required in response to COVID19 research being undertaken as part of a clinical trial.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621201

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