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UKRI-1682 Mass Photometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Nov 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "UKRI-1682 Mass Photometer." This contract falls within the goods category, specifically for instruments used to check physical characteristics in the scientific research industry. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was signed on 30th September 2021 for a total value of £164,221. The delivery location for the equipment is in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with Refeyn Ltd as the sole supplier awarded the contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and mass photometry technologies, specifically those with capabilities in providing maintenance services. Companies that hold expertise in measuring devices, particularly in the fields of biochemistry and molecular analysis, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement related to similar technologies and applications. The exclusive nature of the award procedure highlights the unique advantages offered by mass photometry, underscoring the potential for businesses equipped with innovative solutions to engage in specialised contracts with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1682 Mass Photometer

Notice Description

Supply of Mass photometer and maintenance service: It derives molecular mass not indirectly from a measurement of the hydrodynamic radius (e.g. SEC or DLS) but from light scattered by single molecules, making it uniquely suited to differentiate between particles of similar size but different mass (e.g. loaded vs. unloaded gene delivery particles). As mass photometry measures the mass of each molecule individually it is uniquely suited to inform about complex samples and processes including sub-populations lost in ensemble measurements (e.g. SPR, BLI or DLS). The measurements can be done directly in solution, on minimal sample amounts and in a variety of buffer conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Mass photometer and maintenance service: It derives molecular mass not indirectly from a measurement of the hydrodynamic radius (e.g. SEC or DLS) but from light scattered by single molecules, making it uniquely suited to differentiate between particles of similar size but different mass (e.g. loaded vs. unloaded gene delivery particles). As mass photometry measures the mass of each molecule individually it is uniquely suited to inform about complex samples and processes including sub-populations lost in ensemble measurements (e.g. SPR, BLI or DLS). The measurements can be done directly in solution, on minimal sample amounts and in a variety of buffer conditions.

Procurement Information

Mass photometry provides truly unique benefits as it derives molecular mass not indirectly from a measurement of the hydrodynamic radius (e.g. SEC or DLS) but from light scattered by single molecules, making it uniquely suited to differentiate between particles of similar size but different mass (e.g. loaded vs. unloaded gene delivery particles). As mass photometry measures the mass of each molecule individually it is uniquely suited to inform about complex samples and processes including sub-populations lost in ensemble measurements (e.g. SPR, BLI or DLS). The measurements can be done directly in solution, on minimal sample amounts and in a variety of buffer conditions. Refeyn TwoMP mass photometer is currently the only commercial system available providing single-molecule scattering contrast of sufficient quality, reproducibility and stability to allow for direct correlation to molecule mass. It achieves this by building on a portfolio of Intellectual Property Rights licensed exclusively to or developed by Refeyn Ltd (e.g. US10775597B2 / EP3485309B1 / JP2019520612 / CN109477955, US10816784B1, DE202019100833 / CN20987913/ JP3222366, WO2019110977, GB2588378, WO2020052522).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f240
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027346-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,221 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFEYN

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