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QUB/2600/24 Supply of a high throughput nano/microflow liquid chromatography system

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has completed a procurement process for the supply of a high throughput nano/microflow liquid chromatography system, intended for proteomics applications. The system will be used to enhance research capabilities within the Future Medicines Institute, part of QUB's School of Biological Sciences, located at 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and was awarded on 17 February 2025 to Fintiede Solutions Ltd, with the contract value amounting to £300,000. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 38432200 for Chromatographs, falls within the goods category and is governed by the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in life and health sciences, particularly those specialising in chromatographic equipment and associated consumables. The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium aims to advance R&D capabilities that industry partners require, thus improving productivity within the sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies offering advanced technological solutions in proteomics will find this tender particularly advantageous. The potential for extended maintenance and supply contracts offers long-term growth possibilities for businesses committed to enhancing bioanalytical tools and services.

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Notice Title

QUB/2600/24 Supply of a high throughput nano/microflow liquid chromatography system

Notice Description

Supply of a high throughput nano/microflow liquid chromatography system for proteomics applications. The system will be optimized for rapid analysis of proteomics samples via online coupling to an existing mass spectrometry system (quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry with nano/low microflow electrospray system and trapped ion mobility separations). The system will be used for high throughput proteomics applications associated with the Future Medicines Institute at QUB and situated within the School of Biological Sciences 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R&D capabilities that industry partners require.Queen's is leading and hosting this research hub, as such is tasked with procuring and installing a high throughput nano/microflow liquid chromatography system for proteomics applications. The system will be optimized for rapid analysis of proteomics samples via online coupling to an existing mass spectrometry system (quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry with nano/low microflow electrospray system and trapped ion mobility separations). The system will be used for high throughput proteomics applications associated with the Future Medicines Institute at QUB and situated within the School of Biological Sciences 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DL.* Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in January 2025.* No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

Options: option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items

Renewal: option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c77c
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008049-2025
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

38432200 - Chromatographs

38522000 - Chromatographic scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 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
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shauna.ryan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINTIEDE SOLUTIONS

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