Notice Information
Notice Title
Cryogenic Sample Preparation Equipment
Notice Description
Introduction to the procurement. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) methods provide a powerful platform for high-throughput, high-resolution and high-sensitivity label-free 3D chemical analysis. However, there are critical limitations for the analysis of biological samples. The cryogenic sample preparative equipment, we are seeking to purchase, will expand our existing MSI infrastructure and enable us the development of measurement methodologies tailored specifically to biological samples (bacteria, bacterial biofilms, cells, tissues etc.) The equipment will significantly enhance our exiting capabilities, placing us in the position to pioneer the development of MSI metrology and methodologies specifically tailored to study biological samples such as bacteria, bacterial biofilms, cells and tissues. The system will enable imaging of cryogenically prepared samples with unprecedented detail and resolution by our unique instrumental capabilities, including the revolutionary 3D OrbiSIMS. There is a gap in our infrastructure, which have to be filled in order to provide a comprehensive instrumental set-up, uniquely suited to study biological samples. This includes: Sample cryo-preparation system, including high pressure freezer, sample plunger and freeze substitution system; these capabilities will enable preparation and measurements of bacterial samples in frozen-hydrated state by high-vacuum of MS instruments. The immobilisation of water reduces ultrastructural reorganisation and the loss or translocation of exo-/endogenous molecules, which occurs with dehydration. Our revolutionary 3D OrbiSIMS instrument is already equipped with state-of-the-art cryo sample handling interface (Leica) allowing direct use of cryogenic samples and sample interchange between other cryo- instruments equipped with the Leica system. Compatible sample preparation capabilities will allow us to develop methodologies and to perform studies in a highly controlled and efficient manner, ensuring sample stability and minimal sample handling.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-545d5620-08a6-4428-b5ae-8460deab3c54
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98f423e-2bab-4d24-a432-d9539b2610b3
- 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
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
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- CPV Codes
38510000 - Microscopes
38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £300,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Apr 20178 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 May 2017Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 15 Jun 2017 - 13 Jun 2018 6-12 months
- 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
- NPL MANAGEMENT LTD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TEDDINGTON
- Postcode
- TW11 0LW
- Post Town
- Twickenham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
- Delivery Location
- TLI London
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- Local Authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Electoral Ward
- Teddington
- Westminster Constituency
- Twickenham
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98f423e-2bab-4d24-a432-d9539b2610b3
12th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
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