CEFAS24-88 Contract for a QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System

Cefas · awarded 10 September 2024

Who

Buyer	Cefas Lowestoft
Supplier	Life Technologies Ltd
Category	goods
Classification	Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment CPV 38950000
Notice published	10 September 2024

What it is for

Cefas have a requirement for a QuantStudio 5 real time PCR system for detection and quantification of DNA. Cefas currently use the QuantStudio 3 system and platform, with specific UKAS accredited methods used, and to ensure that results do not vary and adversely affect both statutory, and research and development delivery, the QuantStudio 5 system is required to ensure continued compliance and compatibility. Scope of Requirements: 1. Technical Requirement Cefas require one QuantStudio 5 real time PCR machine with the following specification: • 96-well thermal block, with block zones to test a minimum of 6 temperatures and 6 decoupled filters with up to 21 combinations for 96-well system • Excitation and detection range of 450-680 nm and 500-730 nm • Onboard memory of more than 9 GB • Communication interface by cloud based connect, USB, or Wi-Fi • Compatible with the currently used QuantStudio 3 system, to ensure Cefas' statutory and research & development delivery are not adversely affected 2. Environmental Considerations • Unit should have an ultra-low power consumption. • Unit should be designed for reuse/remanufacture and of regenerative nature to eliminate waste where possible. • Consideration of how packaging will be managed. Ideally at the time of installation the supplier will remove packaging and dispose of by ethical and environmentally friendly methods. Where possible packaging is to be re-used or recycled. • Consideration of life cycle assessment for the equipment. 3. Hardware, Software, PC, Licenses, operating systems The machine must have; • Dimensions of no more than 30 x 50 x 40 cm (W x D x H) and less than 30 kg • Direct connection to cloud-enabled system • Full-function touchscreen 4. Compatibility with existing…

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