QUB/2601/25 Contract for the supply of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System

Concepts

• belfast
• precision equipment
• acoustic liquid handler
• system
• acoustic
• liquid
• handling
• detection and analysis apparatus
• laboratory and optical equipment
• analysis apparatus

Location

Description

An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. Uses will include compound management and dispensing of reagents, including DMSO, for high-throughput screening applications, functional screening and assay development activities. A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R&D capabilities that industry partners require. Queen’s is leading and hosting this research hub, as such is tasked with procuring and installing an Acoustic Liquid Handler within the Health Sciences Building, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7 AE.An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. … A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.• Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in January/ February 2025. • No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

Renewal Options

One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of useful life of the equipment.

CPV Codes

• 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
• 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
• 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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