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Purchase of three Chromatography Systems

University Of Edinburgh

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, carried out by the University Of Edinburgh, involved the purchase of three Chromatography Systems with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This process falls under the category of goods and took place in the UK, specifically in the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The awarded contract was part of a limited procurement method, meaning it was done without a prior call for competition due to the specialised nature of the equipment needed. The contract was awarded to Cytiva on 30th July 2025, with the procurement now completed. This tender was underpinned by specific technical requirements that necessitated the selection of a particular economic operator because of the absence of competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering highly specialised and technically unique systems. Companies that produce or supply chromatography systems, or comparable scientific equipment, would have strong potential for future similar opportunities by demonstrating technical prowess and the ability to meet specialised academic and research needs. Collaboration with academic institutions like the University Of Edinburgh can facilitate business growth by fostering relationships with leading research bodies and potentially leading to repeat or future contracts in the scientific equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of three Chromatography Systems

Notice Description

Purchase of three Chromatography Systems

Procurement Information

The AKTA Pure Micro for the JP lab will be used mainly for the preparation of cryoEM samples, the AKTA Pure Micro and its corresponding accessories are specifically designed for such a purpose and is routinely used for preparation of cryoEM samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046600-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£220,941 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cytiva

Further Information

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