Tender

RFQ - Preparative HPLC

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking to procure a Preparative HPLC through a limited competitive quotation process. This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically involving laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 23rd October 2020, with a submission deadline set for 6th November 2020. The selected contractor will be required to deliver the equipment to NPL's facility located in Teddington, London (TW11 0LW), with the contract period commencing on 30th November 2020 and extending until 1st November 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses operating within the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory automation or HPLC systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially accessible, given the limited method of procurement used, which encourages competitive quotations below the threshold. Companies that provide innovative solutions for peptide purification and can meet the specific technical requirements outlined by NPL will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, facilitating potential growth in this specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Preparative HPLC

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires automation to facilitate the purification of peptides which have been synthesized via 9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS). Due to the intrinsic nature of this synthetic technique, it is quite common to isolate crude peptides as a mixture of the desired product and closely related impurities (e.g. protecting group adducts / deletion sequences). NPL tends to synthesize difficult peptides (self assembling, repeating motifs, slightly insoluble sequences) on 0.1 mmol scale via microwave assisted Fmoc SPPS; yielding 150 mg to 400 mg of crude product after resin cleavage. NPL is seeking to purchase a preparative HPLC, which will facilitate the purification of larger quantities of crude peptide per run (than we are currently able, i.e. >> 15-20 mg per un); and therefore yield greater quantities of highly pure peptides. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd69fc46-6497-4b2a-8172-a9bc30e8db8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d995b521-cba1-4fe2-b58c-b74bcab1f139
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2021 6-12 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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