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Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Multiscale Metrology Suite, field-flow fractionation (FFF) and size-exclusion chromatography integrated with multiple in-line detectors

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

22 Dec 2021 at 10:15

Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed a public procurement process titled "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Multiscale Metrology Suite, field-flow fractionation (FFF) and size-exclusion chromatography integrated with multiple in-line detectors." This procurement falls under the goods category within the laboratory equipment industry, based in Glasgow, UK (region UKM82). The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the value of the contract is approximately £516,000. The contracting authority completed the award phase on 7th December 2021, following a competitive tender that began on 17th September 2021.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering advanced laboratory technologies. Companies that excel in supplying sophisticated measurement and analysis systems would have strong competitive advantages. Furthermore, suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their experience and meet specific financial and insurance requirements, ensuring they can deliver the complex solutions the University of Strathclyde seeks, fostering potential growth in the field of nanotechnology research and development.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Multiscale Metrology Suite, field-flow fractionation (FFF) and size-exclusion chromatography integrated with multiple in-line detectors

Notice Description

This tender is for a field flow fractionation set up capable of operation in analytical or preparative mode (centrifugal, asymmetric and electric) that will be housed in the University of Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for a field flow fractionation set up capable of operation in analytical or preparative mode (centrifugal, asymmetric and electric) that will be housed in the University of Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. The requested system will be used as a standalone equipment when coupled with light scattering or connected with existing pieces of equipment (for example, mass spectrometers, nanoparticle tracking analysis). The proposed application of the system is the measurement of novel nanotechnology prototypes. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Techncial Envelope of PCS-T.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032011-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£516,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Peffers
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSTNOVA

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