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Laser Flow NanoAnalyzer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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12 Jul 2023 at 07:05

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28 Jun 2023 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the "Laser Flow NanoAnalyzer" in the goods category. The University sought a flow nano-analyzer capable of measuring extracellular vesicles as small as 40nm, up to 1µm, for research purposes. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University awarded the contract to NanoFCM CO., LTD, with a value of £202,000 signed on 12th July 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the physical characteristics instruments industry, particularly those with expertise in flow cytometry technology. Interested businesses should be able to provide goods similar to the described NanoAnalyzer for research purposes. Suppliers with experience in developing instruments for analysing particles at the nanoscale are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Laser Flow NanoAnalyzer

Notice Description

A flow nano-analyser instruments based on flow cytometry technology capable of measuring extracellular vesicles as small as 40nm, and up to 1mm by light scattering and fluorescence simultaneously. The combined measurement of size, concentration and of biomarkers is obtained by the interrogation of 10,000 individual particle events in only 1 minute. For use in research to analyse life at the nanoscale.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A flow nano-analyser instruments based on flow cytometry technology capable of measuring extracellular vesicles as small as 40nm, and up to 1mm by light scattering and fluorescence simultaneously. The combined measurement of size, concentration and of biomarkers is obtained by the interrogation of 10,000 individual particle events in only 1 minute. For use in research to analyse life at the nanoscale.

Procurement Information

Regulation 32 is being applied as in 32(2) (b) (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons and (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights The technology required for this research grant and its outcomes can only be found in the NanoFCM system. This technology and its unique features are protected by patents in the USA (US2015/0233812A1) and in Europe (EP2908119A1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dcfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019875-2023
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOFCM

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