---
title: "Supply, Delivery, and Commissioning of a Plate Reader"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638418"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-12-08"
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# Supply, Delivery, and Commissioning of a Plate Reader

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638418

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a public procurement contract titled "Supply, Delivery, and Commissioning of a Plate Reader." This contract falls under the education industry category and was awarded on 5th November 2020, following an open procurement method. The contract value is £49,604, and the procurement process was initiated to enhance developments in bionanotechnology and medical diagnostics within the university's Pure and Applied Chemistry department. The delivery of the goods is designated to the region of UKM82.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technologies, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of laboratory instruments. Companies with capabilities in automation and characterisation of biological and chemical samples would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes in the education sector. Given the open procurement method, there is potential for various suppliers to compete, fostering innovation and competitive pricing in the market.

## Notice

Supply, delivery, and commissioning of a plate reader.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde requires a multimode plate reader for development of bionanotechnology, medical diagnostics, and advanced materials. This equipment automates routine absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence spectroscopy characterization of chemical and biological cell samples placed in standardised multi-well plates (up to 384 samples per plate vs. current single measurements).

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401629 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 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 | £49,604 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401629
  Supply, Delivery, and Commissioning of a Plate Reader - Supply, delivery, and commissioning of a plate reader.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638418

## Provenance

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