Tender

Provision of Assay Cartridge Prototype and Moulded Units

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Tender

29 Jun 2017 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England is currently inviting tenders for the "Provision of Assay Cartridge Prototype and Moulded Units", a project classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st July 2017. The contract, valued at £80,000, is aimed at delivering a microfluidic cartridge prototype over a period of approximately 5 months, starting from 1st August 2017 and concluding by 31st December 2017, in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in development consultancy and manufacturing of precision instruments, particularly those offering expertise in microfluidics or medical device research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide array of competitors to showcase their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth by providing valuable experience in collaboration with a reputable academic institution while fulfilling specific technological development needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Assay Cartridge Prototype and Moulded Units

Notice Description

This contract (approximately 5 months) will involve working with a research team at University of the West of England to progress the development of a disposable cartridge which forms part of a home diagnostic system. The contract will involve improvements to the design of a prototype microfluidic cartridge to ensure reliability and repeatability of measurement. The cartridge will enable simultaneous measurement of 3 biomarkers and include various processing stages e.g. volumising, mixing and measurement. Following testing of the design in conjunction with the UWE team, 50 moulded cartridges are to be delivered ready for trials with patient samples. Additional information: Additional information on how to apply for this contract: Please register on the In-Tend HE Portal below to express interest and to download the tender documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ffdcafa-2007-43c7-bd06-1f4fedaefa24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66a78ff-7e19-4bd0-84b1-f98d1132a2ef
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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