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Tender for a Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (bioAFM)

Swansea University

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08 Mar 2021 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Swansea University, which has issued a tender for the procurement of a Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (bioAFM) system as part of the CEAT project, aimed at advancing therapeutic options for ovarian cancer. The project, valued at £2.6 million, is currently at the award stage with an active contract signed on 25 February 2021. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically within the microscopes industry (CPV code: 38510000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the relevant delivery location is Swansea University Medical School, UKL18.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy and related technologies. Companies with capabilities in advanced imaging systems and aftersales support, such as suppliers of microscopy equipment or manufacturers of scientific instruments, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging with Swansea University could also open avenues for collaboration, research partnerships, and further contract opportunities in other academic projects and initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for a Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (bioAFM)

Notice Description

The purchase will include instrumentation to hybrid with the Zeiss 510 confocal capacity currently on site and will include provision to image and force characterise the interactions between target compounds and their intended drug delivery moieties/target cells, using all available AFM data channels (specifically height and mechanical z scale information).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cluster for Epigenomics and Antibody drug conjugate (ADC) Therapeutics (CEAT) is a GBP 2.6m project, led by the Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology (RBGO) group at Swansea University Medical School and is aimed at developing new therapeutics for the treatment of ovarian cancer. The purchase will include instrumentation to hybrid with the Zeiss 510 confocal capacity currently on site and will include provision to image and force characterise the interactions between target compounds and their intended drug delivery moieties/target cells, using all available AFM data channels (specifically height and mechanical z scale information).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02997e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004621-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bruker AXS SAS

Further Information

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