# CEFAS22-117 RFQ for a Microplate Reader

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Cefas](/buyers/cefas/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £40,000
- Published: 28 November 2022
- Planned start: 26 December 2022
- Planned end: 26 December 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 1803176f-def1-4b60-99d4-9971ee553fb1-593912
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26584ea6-0f05-46a6-869b-5750af83dff3

## Description

Cefas require a multi-mode microplate reader, ideally with full spectrum absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence to allow a range of research applications including ELISA, stopped-flow assays, protein quantification, biomarker assays, nucleic acid quantification etc\. Minimum technical requirements: - Absorbance: wavelength to range 200 to 1000 nm with no need to purchase specific filters - Fluorescence: range 350-700 nm - Luminescence: range 350-600 nm - Incubation: temperature control ranging from ambient \+4°C to 45°C - General performance: plate shaking, can read different plate formats \(e\.g\. 6, 12, 24 and 96-well plates\), possibility to read cuvettes - Software easy to use and allowing the plate reader to be controlled from a variety of devices \(PC, laptop or tablet\) - Dimensions: the equipment needs to be maximum 45cm depth \(width\) and maximum 100cm long

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1803176f-def1-4b60-99d4-9971ee553fb1-593912)