Published date: 12 June 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 23 June 2023, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

BIP787840464

Published date

12 June 2023

Closing date

23 June 2023

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

3 July 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University is seeking to procure a plate reader that is specifically designed for microbiological and cell biology assays. The instrument should be capable of performing absorbance and fluorescence measurements using a monochromator with high accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility. It should be user-friendly, reliable, and compatible with a variety of microplate formats. The instrument should also come with software that is intuitive and flexible, allowing for customization of assay protocols and data analysis.

The plate reader will be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to microbial growth assays, cell-based assays, ELISA, and enzyme activity assays. The instrument should be able to perform endpoint, kinetic, and spectral scans for these applications. It should also have for temperature, humidity, and gas control to ensure the stability of the samples during the measurement.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Asif Patel

Address

Sutherland Building
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE1 8ST
UK

Telephone

07548772020

Email

asif.patel@northumbria.gov.uk