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Dynamic Light Scattering machine

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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17 Jun 2025 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pirbright Institute, a public authority based in Woking, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for acquiring a Dynamic Light Scattering machine. This machine is crucial for evaluating RNA-based vaccines for livestock as part of their studies in collaboration with the Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM). The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, thus avoiding competition. The award of the contract, valued at £89,733.84, was made to Malvern Panalytical Limited, with the delivery of the goods scheduled between 1 May and 2 June 2025. The procurement falls under the "Checking and testing apparatus" industry category, aligning with the strategic goals of CVIM to enhance in-process quality control for their RNA vaccine development platform.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing specialised diagnostic and validation equipment, particularly those focusing on innovative solutions for pharmaceutical and veterinary sectors. Firms with expertise in precision testing equipment or those capable of customising apparatus to meet stringent in-process quality requirements are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The collaboration between public research institutes and suppliers like Malvern Panalytical highlights a niche market for high-standard scientific equipment, offering potential for technological advancements and increased market presence for suppliers ready to meet these specialised demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Light Scattering machine

Notice Description

As a first step towards evaluating the use of RNA vaccines for livestock, the Centre for Veterinary Vaccine Innovation and Manufacturing (CVIM) collaborated to carry out a proof-of-principle study. The success of this work has led to the continued evaluation by CVIM of RNA-based vaccines for livestock. To enable this, CVIM is developing an in-house RNA platform. To facilitate the continued evaluation of RNA-based vaccines for livestock CVIM needs to develop the capacity to produce formulated mRNA vaccine candidates at a suitable scale to carry out in vivo immunogenicity studies. This platform requires stringent in-process quality control (QC). A dynamic light scattering (DLS) machine is required to check the integrity of encapsidated RNA particles prior to its use in such studies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033030-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,733 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.department@pirbright.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALVERN PANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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