Tender

Benchtop Ultracentrifuge

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool John Moores University has issued a tender for a Benchtop Ultracentrifuge, classified under laboratory centrifuges and accessories. The procurement method is an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions on October 6, 2023. The contract period starts on October 30, 2023, and ends on September 30, 2024. This procurement opportunity is for goods and is currently in the active stage.

This tender for a Benchtop Ultracentrifuge from Liverpool John Moores University presents an opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory equipment industry. Businesses that provide high-speed centrifuges and related services for biological and chemical research projects would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period allows for a long-term business partnership with the University, supporting various scientific research endeavors.

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Notice Title

Benchtop Ultracentrifuge

Notice Description

Appendix A - Specification Essential Criteria o Maximum speed circa 150000 rpm o Maximum g force circa 1019000g o Temperature control 0-40 C o Variable program control with minimum of 10 acceleration/deceleration storable profiles o Fixed angle rotors to accommodate the following tubes and speeds/g forces o 3ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 100000rpm/540000g o 0.2 ml polycarbonate 100000rpm/436000g o 1.5 ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 55000rpm/186000g o Service contract to cover unlimited certified parts, labour and travel expense for repairs, one annual preventative maintenance visit, software and engineering updates, annual basic operator training and remote technical support Ultracentrifugation is a powerful technique for separation of biological molecules and chemical products. LJMU currently possesses a floor model ultracentrifuge which is useful for preparative procedures. A benchtop ultracentrifuge would enable powerful analytical approaches for projects in biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science. This will also increase capacity for projects requiring ultracentrifugation procedures. Study of: mitochondrial membrane protein complexes; inter-organelle communication; protein aggregates in muscle; macrovesicles; exosomes; nanoparticles; separation of lipoproteins.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf6163f-27ef-477f-aba6-5b4952bbfb07
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 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
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L3 2AJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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