--- title: "Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation Platform" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-04-05" --- # Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation Platform Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking to procure an Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation Platform, aimed at facilitating efficient, standardised, high-throughput sample preparation for genotyping-by-sequencing on MiSeq. This tender is categorized under goods and follows an open procurement method. The tender was initiated on 5 April 2021, with a contract value of £74,725.75, awarded to Fluidigm UK Limited. Delivery is to be made to Pitlochry, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage following the conclusion of the tender period. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the biotechnology and laboratory equipment sectors. Companies that specialise in high-throughput sequencing technologies and automated laboratory solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing goods for public health institutions may also find this tender conducive for growth. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase an automated nucleic acid library preparation platform. The principle requirement of this will be to enable efficient, standardised, high-throughput sample preparation for subsequent genotyping-by-sequencing on MiSeq. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase an automated nucleic acid library preparation platform. The principle requirement of this will be to enable efficient, standardised, high-throughput sample preparation for subsequent genotyping-by-sequencing on MiSeq. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411299 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £74,725 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FLUIDIGM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 5 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411299 - 16 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399703 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399703&idx=4 1st December 2020 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399703&idx=1 16th November 2020 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399703&idx=2 16th November 2020 - Schedule 14 - terms and conditions for Purchase of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399703&idx=3 16th November 2020 - Schedule 14 - Schedules for terms and conditions for Purchase of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399703 Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation Platform - The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase an automated nucleic acid library preparation platform. The principle requirement of this will be to enable efficient, standardised, high-throughput sample preparation for subsequent genotyping-by-sequencing on MiSeq. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411299 Automated Nucleic Acid Library Preparation Platform - The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase an automated nucleic acid library preparation platform. The principle requirement of this will be to enable efficient, standardised, high-throughput sample preparation for subsequent genotyping-by-sequencing on MiSeq. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636206.json.