Published date: 7 November 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 5 November 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Laboratory services - 71900000

Location of contract

E14 4PU

Value of contract

£30,980

Procurement reference

CF-3252900D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

7 November 2025

Closing date

5 November 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

6 November 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Eppendorf Mastercycler X50s is a high-performance thermocycler designed for advanced PCR applications. It supports fully skirted plates and delivers superior thermal performance, with rapid heating and cooling rates of up to 10°C/s and 5°C/s, respectively ideal for temperature-sensitive protocols such as hybrid capture and for minimizing run times. Its unique 2D-Gradient feature enables simultaneous optimisation of denaturation and annealing temperatures, improving experimental efficiency. With precise temperature control, a user-friendly touchscreen interface, and compatibility with a range of plate formats, the X50s is a versatile and reliable solution for applications including DNA barcoding, library preparation, and hybrid capture workflows.

Award information

Awarded date

5 November 2025

Contract start date

6 November 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Total value of contract

£30,980

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Address

Wilford Industrial Estate
Ruddington Lane
Nottingham NG11 7EP

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

UKHSA

Address

10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
GB

Email

enquiries@ukhsa.gov.uk