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CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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02 Oct 2025 at 11:57

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:31

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21 Aug 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster recently completed a procurement process through a direct award for the acquisition of specialised equipment titled "CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences." This procurement, valued at £1,047,774, was targeted to obtain the C-Trap® Dymo 300 from LUMICKS B.V. due to its unique technical capabilities and exclusive rights. Located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, the University of Lancaster is a public authority operating under the UK's sub-central government category. The contract was signed on 8th September 2025, with the procurement stage marked as complete, and involves a delivery period extending to 7th September 2027.

This direct award procurement, recognising the specialised nature of the equipment, provides exclusive business opportunities particularly for large technology firms specialising in advanced scientific installations and medical equipment. Given LUMICKS B.V.'s role within this procurement, businesses developing unique intellectual properties or those holding singular technical advantages may find similar opportunities for collaboration with academic institutions. This setting propels growth for businesses focused on delivering niche, high-tech solutions to complex scientific challenges, underlining the potential for fostering innovative partnerships and leveraging exclusive product capabilities in niche markets.

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Notice Title

CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences

Notice Description

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap(r) Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

Procurement Information

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap(r) Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061691-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,047,774 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,047,774 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LUMICKS

LUMICKS B. V.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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