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Purchase of a modern multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifuge

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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05 Aug 2024 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a modern multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifuge, classified under the industry category "Laboratory centrifuges and accessories" (CPV code 42931100). This procurement process, which sought competitive bids in accordance with university regulations, is in the award stage. The procurement method was a single action tender. The contract period starts on 1st August 2024 and ends on 31st July 2025, with the tender period concluding on 17th July 2024. The delivery location is Norwich, with the specific postal code NR4 7TJ. Key contact for this procurement is Joe P. Jackson, reachable via joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of analytical laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in biochemistry and biophysics laboratory tools. Although it is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a strong portfolio in molecular characterisation tools will find this procurement appealing. BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract. Businesses able to offer competitive, state-of-the-art technologies similar to this awarded contract might find future opportunities with similar requirements beneficial to their growth.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a modern multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifuge

Notice Description

This is for the provision of a new analytical ultracentrifuge (AUC) that will be able to monitor sedimenting samples at multiple wavelengths for the characterisation of proteins and other macromolecules. The AUC is an essential piece of equipment for any biochemistry or biophysical laboratory. It is the gold standard for measuring molecular masses of particles within a solution. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed65b21-6344-46f5-acaa-ceac3f317c0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4860873-b69d-4cd2-96a9-aa77c443b6a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive bids were sought in accordance to university regulations
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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