Award

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a 5 Stage Mixed- Suspension, Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) system

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 14:01

Tender

02 May 2024 at 10:13

Planning

01 Feb 2024 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process to appoint Alconbury Weston Limited for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a 5-stage Mixed-Suspension, Mixed-Product-Removal (MSMPR) system for their Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC) research facility at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow. This contract, valued at GBP 246,565, spans various deadlines from initial tender publication on 2nd May 2024 to contract signing on 5th December 2024. The process was part of an open procedure under the CPV classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in automated process control systems and advanced chemical reaction equipment. The tender specifically addressed the need for compatibility with high-level automated control systems and advanced analytical capabilities, making it well-suited for highly technical SMEs with experience in similar cutting-edge research environments. The implementation of this high-specification research equipment allows businesses engaged in developing and supplying technologically advanced instrumentation to expand their market presence in the academic and high-impact industrial research sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a 5 Stage Mixed- Suspension, Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) system

Notice Description

This Contract Award Notice relates to the contract appointed to a sole supplier to provide the Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC) with a 5 stage Mixed-Suspension, Mixed-Product-Removal (MSMPR) system to operate in their existing world class research facility in the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. As a research centre focusing on delivering high impact industrially relevant research with a broad portfolio of funding streams from government funded research through pre-competitive and confidential projects, CMAC required a new MSMPR to enhance their capability and continue to drive their Quality by Digital design initiative.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University, on behalf of CMAC, procured a 5-stage MSMPR. CMAC was looking for a new 5-stage MSMPR capable of automated external PC monitoring and control with capability to interface to advanced process control (APC) systems. Although the system is intended primarily for crystallisation, it must also be capable of chemical reactions.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option. In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04366d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040979-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,565 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 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
Jemma Wylie
Contact Email
jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
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

ALCONBURY WESTON

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