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Automated Patch Clamp

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Nov 2023 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for an Automated Patch Clamp to Nanion Technologies GmbH. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiation method without the publication of a contract notice. The University's requirement for this instrument was due to technical reasons, as it is the only solution meeting their research needs, including high and low throughput modes, microfluidic capability, fluoride-free chips compatibility, and direct micro biosampling from recording wells. The contract, worth £760,000, was signed on 29th November 2023.

This tender for the procurement of an automated patch clamp instrument provides an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Companies well-suited for this tender should have expertise in supplying specialised laboratory equipment and technologies. The University of Exeter, as the buying organisation, presents this opportunity in the goods sector within the UK, opening avenues for growth and collaboration with the university in advancing research and innovation within the field.

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Notice Title

Automated Patch Clamp

Notice Description

To procure an automated patch clamp instrument.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The solution can only be procured from one supplier for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

The University has a requirement for an Automated Patch Clamp. The required instrument is the only solution that can achieve all of the University's research needs. This includes but is not limited to: the ability to be used in both high throughput and low throughput mode, microfluidic capability, compatibility with fluoride-free chips and the ability to carry out micro bio sampling directly from the recording wells.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035237-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANION TECHNOLOGIES

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