Tender

Multiwave Automated Ultra Centrifuge_ITT996

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

21 May 2018 at 18:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Multiwave Automated Ultra Centrifuge through an open tender process, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender, which is identified as PROC HF ITT/996, is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for expressions of interest set for 18 June 2018. The delivery address is located at the Research Complex at Harwell, 168 Maxwell Ave, Didcot, Oxford, OX11, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, aiming to enhance analytical capabilities in molecular property determination.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and instrumentation to grow their operations. Companies with expertise in non-destructive analytical technologies and dual optical systems, particularly those catering to the scientific community, would be well-suited to compete. Given the advanced technical specifications outlined in the tender, suppliers of high-precision laboratory machinery and related services are encouraged to express their interest and engage in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiwave Automated Ultra Centrifuge_ITT996

Notice Description

Analytical Ultracentrifuge with UV/Visible and Interference Optics UoN seeks proposals for a method of determining the molecular properties of proteins, nucleic acids and protein complex interactions. In the event our laboratory direction includes complexes such as monoclonal antibodies, carbohydrates, polysaccharides and polymers, it is highly desirable that any proposed instrument is capable of including these compounds. The instrumentation must be capable of providing the following essential characteristics: * The nature of the separation be able to determine the weight or other molecular properties of the molecule in solution based on first-order thermodynamics (i.e. a sample subjected to a carefully controlled centrifugal force), so that the behaviour of the solute molecule can be recorded to determine various properties without disturbance of the original sample by additions of standards (i.e. maintain absolute data integrity free of internal standards). * The analytical ultracentrifugation needs to provide a rapid and highly accurate quantitative determination of association/dissociation behaviours. In addition to a determination of molecular weight, this technique needs to be able to directly determine other coefficients such as sedimentation diffusion coefficients. * The instrumentation technique proposed needs to be non-destructive (i.e. does not disrupt binding activity, to biocompatible buffer systems) and therefore provides a method to observe and record molecular binding phenomena. * The instrumentation technique must enable recovery of samples. * A dual optical system is required that includes both UV/Visible optics and interference optics to extend the sample concentration range to lower and higher levels than UV/Vis optics. Many of our protein samples provide little absorbance in the UV range and/or require solvents that interfere with the protein's absorbance in the UV range. Interference optics needs to operate independently of a sample's absorbance in the UV/Visible range and should not is not affected by a solvent's absorbance. In addition, a linear detection range for interference optics is required to permit permit accurate determination for our high concentration nucleotide samples. IMPORTANT NOTE: Installation Site details Delivered to (RCaH) the Research Complex at Harwell Located on the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) site On the Harwell Research and Innovation complex 168 Maxwell Ave, Didcot Oxford OX11 Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tenderingEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 04 December 2014 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c40ac323-4ed0-41f4-bfe8-b2730388a45c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d4d250-aac9-49f2-b12e-f8af99364e98
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 30 days
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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