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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories.

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 11:12

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is overseeing a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of an Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform in Glasgow. This involves multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesisers capable of medium and high throughputs, along with semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, and falls within the 'goods' category. The tender initially commenced with an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 24 January 2025. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with Biolytic Lab Performance Inc. designated as the supplier on 28 July 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £330,000, ensuring adherence to specific procurement guidelines, including community benefits.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and laboratory technology to expand their market presence. Businesses with expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, and precision manufacturing are well-positioned to supply the complex synthesis and processing systems required. Particularly, SMEs with a track record in providing high-quality, reliable synthesis platforms capable of supporting the intricate need for customised oligonucleotide production can find avenues for growth through participation in such tenders. Furthermore, businesses that offer robust post-sales support and warranty services stand to benefit, enhancing their credentials and competitive advantage in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories.

Notice Description

This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044703-2025
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

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
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementenquiries@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOLYTIC LAB PERFORMANCE

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