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UKRI-1552 - HPM m Live High-Pressure Freezer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by UK Research & Innovation, which is based in Swindon, UK. The title of the tender is "UKRI-1552 - HPM µ Live High-Pressure Freezer", classified under the industry category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. This procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £297,820. The contract was signed on 10th August 2021, and the primary delivery location is Oxfordshire. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the technical necessity of the specific equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in high-pressure freezers and related technologies. Companies capable of delivering specialised research instruments and those with experience in the field of cryogenic sample preparation would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. With cryogenic techniques becoming crucial for advancing research projects, businesses that align with these requirements may experience growth through engagement with UK Research & Innovation's ongoing projects and future tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1552 - HPM m Live High-Pressure Freezer

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of a HPM m Live High-Pressure Freezer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply of a HPM m Live High-Pressure Freezer including delivery and installation at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Procurement Information

HPM m Live high-pressure freezer, manufactured by CryoCapCell, and distributed in the UK by Labtech International Ltd. This instrument is required for a correlative microscopy development programme at the Central Laser Facility. A key requirement of this programme is a cryogenic sample prep method which enables the capture of highly dynamic events for the analysis of their detailed ultrastructure in cryo-EM methods. This would underpin several major projects for both in-house research and the user access programme. The only High-Pressure Freezer that is capable of preparing samples this way is the HPM m Live. CryoCapCell has patented under patent no. WO2020/035522 A1 a hydraulically controlled cryopreservation device with a pressure-raising system that is capable of rising the pressure up to 2000bars in 2 milliseconds (against at least 15 milliseconds for the competitors). This enables the system to freeze a sample in < 2 sec, which in turn allows the capture of dynamic events with their associated ultrastructure. Due to the patent, this is the only commercial solution capable of delivering our requirements. The manufacturer (CryoCapCell) has an exclusive distribution agreement with Labtech International Ltd. Labtech is therefore the only legal distributor for this product in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019572-2021
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
£297,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABTECH INTERNATIONAL

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