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VLX electroporation system and consumables

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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21 Apr 2021 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has completed a tender for the supply of a VLX electroporation system and consumables, primarily classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. This procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication, and the contract has a total value of £600,000. The procurement is crucial for a project involving collaboration between Oxford University, MaxCyte, and Absolute Antibody, with a deadline for project completion set for March. The delivery location is within the UK, and the project's legal basis references EU legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised scientific equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in electroporation technology. Companies with the capability to provide maintenance and repairs for such systems, especially those familiar with MaxCyte products, will be well-positioned to compete. The project's exclusive reliance on MaxCyte equipment suggests a limited pool of potential suppliers, allowing qualified bidders to enhance their business prospects and engage in high-value contracts within the scientific research and development sector.

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Notice Title

VLX electroporation system and consumables

Notice Description

Supply of a VLX electroporation system including consumables, maintenance and repairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of a VLX electroporation system including consumables, maintenance and repairs.

Procurement Information

We have received the GOL from UKRI stating that the Maxcyte VLX system must be used. Our role in this project is to optimise a process that has already been defined and tested between Oxford University, Maxcyte and Absolute Antibody. The Maxcyte equipment has to be used otherwise we would be changing the process, which we cannot do. The project needs to finish by March and if we use a piece of equipment that none of the partners are familiar with it will cause delays. Our account manager at Maxcyte has also confirmed that they're the sole provider of Maxcyte products in the UK, as well as providing a supporting document stating why only Maxcyte products should be used with the VLX system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008530-2021
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

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
CPI Procurement
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
+44 1740625716

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAXCYTE

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