Supply of Real-Time PCR Instruments to APHA
Key Details
Estimated Value
£3,800,000
Deadline
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not specified
CPV Code
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
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Key requirements
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- Estimated value
- £3.8m£4.6m including VAT
- Contract period
- 15 Mar 2027 to 14 Mar 2032 (5 years)
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- United Kingdom
- CPV code
- 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- Suitability (buyer's flag)
- SME-suitable
Description
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement for the supply, installation, training, warranty and lifecycle support of approximately 60 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) systems over a period of up to five years. The systems will be used for the molecular detection and quantification of DNA and RNA targets within laboratory environments. The requirement is for current-production, CE-marked, 96-well qPCR platforms capable of quantitative and qualitative analysis, multiplex fluorescence detection with a minimum of five optical channels, high-resolution melt (HRM) analysis, and compatibility with non-proprietary reagents and consumables. The scope will include associated software, installation, user training, calibration certification, warranty provision and ongoing maintenance and support services. Suppliers must be able to provide network-enabled data management functionality and support operation within accredited laboratory environments. Full technical requirements, service expectations and evaluation criteria will be detailed within the procurement documents.
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