Published date: 22 November 2022
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Opportunity (published 22 November 2022, last edited 24 November 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Spectrometers - 38433000
Location of contract
DT4 8UB
Value of contract
£12,000 to £15,000
Procurement reference
CF-0013700D8d000003VQwdEAG
Published date
22 November 2022
Closing date
6 December 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
19 December 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2023
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Cefas requires a compact bench top 96 well fluorometer which has the capability to also be used as a 96 well spectrophotometer.
The system is required to be a reliable and highly accurate 96 well fluorometer and spectrophotometer that can quantify nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA) using these two methods.
The system should have the following features:
1. be able to function not only as a 96 well fluorometer but also have the capability to act as a 96 well spectrophotometer when required.
a. it must have the ability to measure UV absorbance at 260/280nm and at 260/230nm.
2. have very low crosstalk (7x or less) between wells for accurate quantification. This is vital because of the downstream processes it will be used for, namely quantification of libraries for both second and third generation sequencing technologies, which require very accurate amounts of DNA to be added to these systems.
3. be compatible with the Maxwell® RSC Instrument allowing quantification of nucleic acids extracted by this system.
4. be compact and suitable for bench top use.
5. have a fast read speed, ideally no more than 3-5 minutes.
6. have an integrated tablet PC along with a user-friendly intuitive software.
7. be compatible with standard UK power supply.
8. have the option for a comprehensive service agreement and preventative maintenance visits.
Delivery and Installation Requirements:
Please ensure that delivery lead times are contained within the proposal. It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2023 to ensure payment by end of the financial year. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership.
The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas, Weymouth DT4 8UB for the attention of Rose Kerr.
All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise).
Training:
Introduction to the relevant staff after installation.
Servicing and Warranty:
Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery.
About the buyer
Contact name
Holly Power
Address
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
GB
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