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Beacon Optofluidic System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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21 Apr 2021 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has conducted a public procurement process for a unique laboratory equipment system known as the Beacon Optofluidic System, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement was initiated under limited procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and the contract has been awarded to Berkeley Lights. The contract is valued at £1,920,000 and was signed on 4th February 2021, with the award status marked as active. The primary delivery location for this contract is the Edinburgh Genome Foundry, situated in the UKM75 region.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised laboratory and technological equipment, particularly those that can innovate or provide unique solutions in the life sciences or biotechnology sectors. Given the specific nature of the items required, companies focusing on high-end research tools, automation systems, or advanced application software are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The successful introduction of this one-of-a-kind system illustrates the growing demand for advanced technology in research settings, signalling potential growth avenues for businesses in this industry.

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Notice Title

Beacon Optofluidic System

Notice Description

The Berkeley Lights Platform is a fully integrated, end-to-end solution, comprised of unique consumables, including OptoSelect chips and reagent kits, advanced automation systems and advanced application and workflow software. The Berkeley Lights Platform is the only technology which allows deterministic isolation, culturing, functional characterization, and export of live single cells on a microfluidic chip. The system is compatible with both mammalian and non-mammalian cells. This is a one-of-a-kind system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

Procurement Information

This is a one-of-a-kind, patent protected system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a869
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008440-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BERKELEY LIGHTS

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