Tender

Purchase of Automated Synthesis System

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Oct 2021 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancaster University is conducting a tender for the "Purchase of Automated Synthesis System," aimed at enhancing high throughput synthesis for high value-added chemical compounds. This procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a budget ranging from £150,000 to £200,000. The tender period closes on 17 November 2021, with the contract set to commence on 29 November 2021, lasting until 28 November 2023. The project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme and is being executed electronically through the Lancaster University e-tendering system, located at their Bailrigg Campus in Lancaster, LA1 4YW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and systems, particularly those providing automation solutions. SMEs with expertise in high-throughput synthesis technology, automated dosing, and temperature control would be ideally positioned to compete. As it is an open tender below the threshold, a wide range of suppliers are encouraged to participate, which could lead to increased visibility and potential contracts in the burgeoning field of chemical automation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Automated Synthesis System

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of an Automated Synthesis System. We seek a system for automated high throughput synthesis and preparation of high value-added chemical compounds and mixtures. The system will be capable of carrying out multiple experiments, using automated gravimetric and volumetric dosing, automated mixing and temperature control to provide to maximise productivity and reproducibility. The system will be used by the ERDF funded project "Innovate using next generation Chemistry (NextGenChem)", as a Robotics - Automation Platform. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF The work undertaken in this tender is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03ab682f-8855-4b0f-9d94-610bedef404f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e9c0e1-816c-427f-beaa-427f3235ee6b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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