Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Value
- £30,980
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Architecture & engineering · Laboratory services (CPV 71900000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date5 Nov 2025
- Published7 Nov 2025Published 2 days after the contract date
Description
The Eppendorf Mastercycler X50s is a high-performance thermocycler designed for advanced PCR applications. It supports fully skirted plates and delivers superior thermal performance, with rapid heating and cooling rates of up to 10°C/s and 5°C/s, respectively ideal for temperature-sensitive protocols such as hybrid capture and for minimizing run times. Its unique 2D-Gradient feature enables simultaneous optimisation of denaturation and annealing temperatures, improving experimental efficiency. With precise temperature control, a user-friendly touchscreen interface, and compatibility with a range of plate formats, the X50s is a versatile and reliable solution for applications including DNA barcoding, library preparation, and hybrid capture workflows.
About the supplier
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd.: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02577009).