CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

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Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

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Title

Bangor University Provision of Quantitative Real-Time PCR system

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Description of the goods or services required

Bangor University is currently in the process of establishing the Shellfish Centre, a high profile, internationally-recognised and internationally-connected centre for shellfish-related science and innovation that will develop economic opportunities to drive growth in the shellfish sector in Wales. This project is part-funded by the EU’s West Wales and the Valleys European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Operational Programme through the Welsh Government. The Shellfish centre laboratory is looking to establish qualitative and quantitative molecular testing for a wide range of viral, bacterial and protozoan pathogens, as well as a number of bivalve species. We require a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system and associated instruments for the detection, analysis and comparative or absolute quantification of target nucleic acids in varied samples along with the servicing for up to 5 years.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=89980

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Purchase of instrument and 3 years servicing (with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods).

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As specified in the tender documentation.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:89980)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government EU Funds: Investing in Wales

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice