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Supply and Delivery of Artificial Intestinal System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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14 Apr 2025 at 14:27

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16 Sep 2022 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Artificial Intestinal System" under the industry category of artificial parts of the body. The procurement was initiated through a tender and concluded with an award. The contract, valued at £669,350, was signed on 30th August 2022 and will support research and development activities at the University's Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences over an estimated duration of 24 months. The University opted for a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as the equipment had specific patent requirements that only one supplier could meet.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical devices and biomedical research equipment. The winning bidder, The TIM Company from Delft, Netherlands, successfully demonstrated their capability to provide an artificial intestinal system that supports alternative research methods to animal and human studies. This contract is ideal for businesses with expertise in developing specialised, patent-protected equipment and presents an opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects with a prestigious university, potentially leading to further innovation and partnerships within the biomedical science sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Artificial Intestinal System

Notice Description

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates the purchase an artificial intestinal system, to support research and development activities within university of Strathclyde's Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical science. The contract has an estimated duration of 24 months inclusive of lead time and warranties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to award this contract under the conditions of regulation 33.b (iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations. The University of Strathclyde's Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences seek to purchase an artificial intestinal system, to support research and development activities within the department. The University requires a single suitably qualified supplier to provide a solution that meets the above requirement and non-exhaustive capabilities listed below: The required equipment provides insight into the release, solubility and availability of ingested products as an alternative to animal and human studies. be integrated to connect the stomach and small intestine and be able to replicate the bulk luminal macroenvironment in both regions; include a separate system that replicates the colon, this apparatus should provide the bulk luminal conditions within the colon as well as mixing patterns that represent those found in vivo; be controlled with feedback sensors to ensure that the conditions are dynamically controlled; mimic body temperature and the peristaltic motility within the gastro-intestinal tract; be validated in comparison with in vivo studies in humans.

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.

Procurement Information

Early market research and engagement undertaken by the University highlighted that the supplier the the University intends to award to manufactures the equipment to be procured for research environments such as the University's Pharmacy and Biomedical Science department. The department seek to purchase the aforementioned equipment as part of grant funding awarded by Engineering and Physical Science Council (ESPRC). The supplier the University intends to award to holds a variety of patents for the equipment to be purchased. By contracting with the supplier the University will be able to assure the funding source that the equipment will add specialist intellectual property to the University's research not readily available in the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015031-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33184000 - Artificial parts of the body

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£669,350 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@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

THE TIM

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