Tender

Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Tender

05 Sep 2023 at 08:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool John Moores University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge" in the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently open for bids, with a tender deadline on October 6, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 30, 2023, and end on October 31, 2024. The University is located in Liverpool, England, and is looking for a benchtop ultracentrifuge with specific technical specifications related to speed, g-force, and temperature control.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses dealing with laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to expand their market presence by supplying the required benchtop ultracentrifuge to Liverpool John Moores University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. Suppliers should ensure compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the tender description to enhance their competitiveness in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge

Notice Description

If you are interested in submitting a bid for this tender, please register on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu Specification: Essential Criteria * Maximum speed circa 150000 rpm * Maximum g force circa 1019000g * Temperature control 0-40 C * Variable program control with minimum of 10 acceleration/deceleration storable profiles * Fixed angle rotors to accommodate the following tubes and speeds/g forces * 3ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 100000rpm/540000g * 0.2 ml polycarbonate 100000rpm/436000g * 1.5 ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 55000rpm/186000g * 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ec6e39-7a52-46e4-a1af-b028fc183687
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 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
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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
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

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