Tender

2024-25/4278a- Supply of a Protein Purification System

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is procuring a Protein Purification System through an open procedure. This tender is classified under chromatographs in the CPV scheme and is designated for delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and was published on 12th March 2026, with the tender period ending on 13th April 2026 at 10:00 BST. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3rd May 2026 and will run until 3rd May 2027. The procurement is focused on goods acquisition with a budget of £70,000.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in chromatography systems, particularly those capable of supplying protein purification solutions with advanced software for operation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses proficient in manufacturing well-engineered chromatography equipment suitable for integration in cold cabinets or rooms have the potential to establish or expand their presence in academic and research facilities through this contract with a leading educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2024-25/4278a- Supply of a Protein Purification System

Notice Description

The School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a Protein Purification System. A well-engineered and constructed chromatography system is required for protein purification (0.1-500 mg scale) by standard methods (e.g., gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity chromatography). The system should be supplied with a fraction collector and be compatible with installation in a cold cabinet or cold room to house the chromatography system, and fraction collector. The system should be controlled by an attached PC via versatile and user-friendly software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4fd35e-f109-422a-ad4f-f0dc3902e564
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)

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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