Tender

1933 Provision for a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument at De Montfort University, Leicester

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

27 Jan 2023 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The De Montfort University in Leicester has issued a tender for the provision of a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument, with an allocated budget of £45,000. The instrument must have specific technical features and capabilities, including measuring particle size, zeta potential, electrophoretic mobility, molecular mass, and transmittance. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on February 17, 2023, and a contract period starting on February 26, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2023.

This opportunity for businesses in the medical and laboratory equipment industries offers a chance to supply and install a DLS instrument meeting the university's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical equipment, measuring and control equipment, biomedical equipment, and laboratory instruments may find this tender suitable for their expertise. Interested businesses should note the specific technical capabilities required and strictly adhere to the allocated budget to be considered for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

1933 Provision for a Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) instrument at De Montfort University, Leicester

Notice Description

This is for the provision of a current version of a complete DLS instrument. The contract requires the successful tenderer to supply and install fully a current model of an instrument with the following technical features: 1. DLS instrument: o Capable of measuring particle size, zeta potential, electrophoretic mobility, molecular mass and transmittance o Offering three measuring angles (forward-, side- and back-scattering) o Measuring transmittance continuously, allowing for direct measure of turbidity and automatic adjustment of parameters such as focus, attenuation, measuring angle and measurement duration o Capable of measuring zeta potential with high accuracy, through electrophoretic light scattering o Size range: 0.3 nm to 10 um o Zeta potential range: +/- 1000 mV o Molecular mass range: 980 Da to 20 Mda Allocated Budget: ?45,000. Please note if your quote is higher than this figure it will not be considered. Full details of the University's requirements can be found in the tender pack. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9535a1-d79b-4808-8f90-b323cb11bffa
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

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

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mahesh Parmar
Contact Email
mahesh.parmar@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 2078476

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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