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4165/JN/24 - Mass Photometer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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23 Sep 2024 at 13:31

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16 May 2024 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences, funded by BBSRC, has completed the procurement process for a Mass Photometer, classified under detection and analysis apparatus (CPV Code 38430000). The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, aimed to benefit research across the Science, Health, and Engineering faculties. The contract was signed on 16th September 2024, with Refeyn Ltd selected as the supplier and the contract valued at £264,037.80. This purchase was driven by the need for versatile instrumentation to measure various biomolecular types’ changes in mass, primarily for single-molecule research without requiring fluorescent labels.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focused on detecting and analysing biomolecular interactions. Companies like SMEs with expertise in single-molecule technologies and non-fluorescent labelling can find lucrative opportunities in similar future procurements by the University of Sheffield. The open procurement method and the emphasis on quality (90%) over price (10%) indicate the University's high standards and willingness to invest in advanced technological solutions, offering a competitive edge to businesses providing innovative and high-quality equipment.

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Notice Title

4165/JN/24 - Mass Photometer

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences with funding from BBSRC is looking to procure a Mass Photometer. We require new instrumentation that will benefit research across the faculties of Science, Health and Engineering at UoS, falling into three broad categories: 1) Biomolecular interactions of nucleic acids (e.g binding of RNA to chromatin regulators); 2) Protein Biochemistry and macromolecular assembly (e.g multimeric assembly of kinesin motors); 3) Translational Biomolecules (e.g detection of impurities during RNA therapeutic manufacturing). In order to guarantee the versatility needed for our different needs, the instrumentation must be able to measure changes in mass across a range of different biomolecular types. Many potential users are engaged in single- molecule research, and therefore the equipment must be based on single molecule technologies to provide information on all sub-populations of a sample rather than an ensemble-averaged sample. We also need the capability to measure samples in solution, and without the need for fluorescent or other types of label. As the equipment is being hosted in an accessible location and will be open to all users, the equipment must be easy to use and able to provide data in common formats very quickly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences with funding from BBSRC is looking to procure a Mass Photometer. We require new instrumentation that will benefit research across the faculties of Science, Health and Engineering at UoS, falling into three broad categories: 1) Biomolecular interactions of nucleic acids (e.g binding of RNA to chromatin regulators); 2) Protein Biochemistry and macromolecular assembly (e.g multimeric assembly of kinesin motors); 3) Translational Biomolecules (e.g detection of impurities during RNA therapeutic manufacturing). In order to guarantee the versatility needed for our different needs, the instrumentation must be able to measure changes in mass across a range of different biomolecular types. Many potential users are engaged in single- molecule research, and therefore the equipment must be based on single molecule technologies to provide information on all sub-populations of a sample rather than an ensemble-averaged sample. We also need the capability to measure samples in solution, and without the need for fluorescent or other types of label. As the equipment is being hosted in an accessible location and will be open to all users, the equipment must be easy to use and able to provide data in common formats very quickly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a33
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030332-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,037 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE32 Sheffield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFEYN

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