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High Performance Liquid Chromatography Machine (Preparatory) - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for a High Performance Liquid Chromatography Machine (Preparatory) to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £57,746 GBP, supports an update in the chromatographic facilities for the Chemistry discipline within the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The award was published on 16th April 2025, with the procurement method identified as an open procedure. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2025 and conclude on 1st June 2026. The relevant industry category for this procurement is chromatographs, classified under CPV code 38432200. The delivery address is in Yorkshire and the Humber, postal code S10 2TN.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-performance liquid chromatography systems and UV-vis detection technology to showcase their advanced solutions and contribute to cutting-edge research in medicinal and biological chemistry. Businesses with expertise in organic molecular synthesis and purification of peptides and nucleic acids will find this tender process particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and expanding their market reach within academic and research institutions.

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Notice Title

High Performance Liquid Chromatography Machine (Preparatory) - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Chemistry) for a High Performance Liquid Chromatography Machine (Preparatory) The Chemistry discipline at the University of Sheffield is undertaking an update in its chromatographic facilities. As part of this refresh, we have funds to acquire a single preparatory LC system with UV-vis detection to support our research capabilities. Within the discipline we have several research areas and groups linked to medicinal and biological chemistry that will use this instrument ranging from classical organic molecular synthesis through to purification of peptides and nucleic acids. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 7th March 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71965292-aaa5-4eae-9081-bf4760e4fd89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b37877b-294d-4655-9d25-678b350ff484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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)


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Yi Wu
Contact Email
yi.wu@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)114 222 2171

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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