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Continuous chromatography equipment for the purification of RNA vaccines and therapeutics

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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28 Feb 2022 at 11:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Sheffield, is for the supply of continuous chromatography equipment specifically designed for the purification of RNA vaccines and therapeutics. Categorised under goods and classified with the CPV code for Chromatographs, this tender is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 28th February 2022, following a contract period that commenced on 26th January 2022 and is set to conclude on 2nd May 2022. The procurement method employed is selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £184,586. The equipment is intended for delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in life sciences, biotechnology, and medical equipment, particularly those focusing on purification technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in the tendering process, as the requirements favour versatile and scalable solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in chromatography equipment are well-positioned to compete and could benefit from collaborating on projects associated with RNA vaccine development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous chromatography equipment for the purification of RNA vaccines and therapeutics

Notice Description

Requirements for the downstream purification continuous chromatography equipment: To carry out the work described within the tender document, we need a highly versatile chromatography equipment that can operate both in continuous and batch mode. This equipment will be used to purify mRNA and saRNA from in vitro transcription reactions. This equipment will need to be able to operate across a range of flow rates. This will allow optimisation at small scale and subsequent scale-up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-245b13a7-0a45-4f17-bc8c-8e23f3cba79e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1174aec3-6770-405f-8044-1463f2b42aaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,586 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,586 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2022 - 2 May 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS LTD. (T/A CYTIVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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