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Supply of Real-Time PCR Instruments to APHA

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The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), a UK public body, is consulting the market ahead of a planned procurement of approximately 60 Real-Time PCR (qPCR) systems, supplied, installed and supported over a period of up to five years. The instruments must be current-production, CE-marked, 96-well platforms for detecting and quantifying DNA and RNA, with at least five optical channels, multiplex detection, HRM analysis, compatibility with non-proprietary reagents, network-enabled software, training, calibration, warranty and maintenance. No estimated contract value, submission deadline or specific procedure is stated in this notice, which is issued for early market engagement.

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The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement for the supply, installation, training, warranty and lifecycle support of approximately 60 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) systems over a period of up to five years. The systems will be used for the molecular detection and quantification of DNA and RNA targets within laboratory environments. The requirement is for current-production, CE-marked, 96-well qPCR platforms capable of quantitative and qualitative analysis, multiplex fluorescence detection with a minimum of five optical channels, high-resolution melt (HRM) analysis, and compatibility with non-proprietary reagents and consumables. The scope will include associated software, installation, user training, calibration certification, warranty provision and ongoing maintenance and support services. Suppliers must be able to provide network-enabled data management functionality and support operation within accredited laboratory environments. Full technical requirements, service expectations and evaluation criteria will be detailed within the procurement documents.

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Source: Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service)

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