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Flow Peptide Synthesiser - Peptide Builder

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, based in Norwich, England, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Flow Peptide Synthesizer - Peptide Builder. This direct procurement method resulted in a single tender award to Vaportec Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The tender process concluded on 24th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 25th January 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract was officially published on 10th March 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the synthesisers industry category to gain recognition and expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious academic institution. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in peptide synthesis technology and continuous flow single pass solid phase synthesis processes are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. This contract can provide valuable growth potential by establishing strong relationships with a leading research university.

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Notice Title

Flow Peptide Synthesiser - Peptide Builder

Notice Description

The purchase of a peptide synthesiser that uses continuous flow single pass solid phase synthesis for reagent addition and subsequent purification, and heating for reaction progression and live reaction monitoring. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a509fdaa-d9d5-442f-868e-d61f50be51f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed710e49-c1ec-44ca-933f-b0931d97d6f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37315100 - Synthesisers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAPORTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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