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Equipment including Liquid Chromatography and protein/vector purification systems for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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23 Feb 2022 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield conducted a tender for the procurement of equipment, specifically liquid chromatography and protein/vector purification systems, essential for the manufacture of gene therapy drugs and treatments. This procurement falls under the biomedical equipment industry category and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract period runs from 31 January 2022 to 17 April 2027, with an estimated total value of £950,000. The process was initiated as a negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition, following a published notice on 7 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in the supply of biomedical equipment and related installation services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver sophisticated laboratory technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this area may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The demand for high-quality liquid chromatography systems in the healthcare and research sectors highlights a potential growth avenue for suppliers who can meet the rigorous specifications and support services required by the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

Equipment including Liquid Chromatography and protein/vector purification systems for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training

Notice Description

Purchase of various liquid chromatography and protein/vector purification systems, their installation, consumables, service and maintenance for installation at the new Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre in Sheffield between 2022 and 2027 The intention to award a contract as a 'Negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition' was previously published as a Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (reference: 2022/S 000-000544) on 7 January 2022. Regulation 32 of PCR 2015 was applied as in 32. (2) (b) (ii) and 32. (5) (a) The first purchase was for one 'AKTA Avant 150' for cPS122k with up to 2 additional 'AKTA Avant 150's' and 3 x 'AKTA Pilot 600S's' possibly being purchased between 2022 and 2027 up to PS950,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b092f71d-e88d-418f-b0b9-23f14445a3f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe91764e-b123-4450-9f1d-fcacf00d1fc3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,419 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 17 Apr 2027 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD (CYTIVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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