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Automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (LEAP HDX)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for an Automated Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange (LEAP HDX) system designed to interface with mass spectrometers. This procurement falls under the laboratory and precision equipment category, indicating a focus on innovative laboratory technologies. The contract, valued at £168,843.90, began on 24th October 2025 and will conclude on 23rd October 2027. The involved supplier, Trajan Scientific Americas Inc, is based in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. This procurement was carried out under a "Below threshold - unknown" procedure, reflecting specialised requirements tailored to Exeter's demanding research applications, particularly in protein deuterium labelling.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers of laboratory equipment that specialise in integrating advanced technologies with existing scientific infrastructure, especially those with experience in protein analysis and mass spectrometer interfacing. The contract facilitates engagement with a renowned educational institution, potentially opening paths for future collaborations in high-precision scientific domains. Businesses that excel in developing bespoke laboratory solutions, such as protease digestion technology, are optimally positioned to benefit from similar procurement undertakings in the UK educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (LEAP HDX)

Notice Description

1 of Automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (LEAP HDX) system for interfacing with a mass spectrometer. We require an integrated and automated system with the capacity to carry out deuterium labelling of proteins (including membrane proteins) and protease digestion for delivery of labelled peptides to a mass spectrometer. The equipment is very specialised for interfacing with our other equipment and in the combination of automation, a filtration system for lipid/detergent removal from membrane protein samples along with software that can carry out the required data analysis. We are experienced in this field and Trajan Scientific are the only company able to provide a solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06612c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019054-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£168,843 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAJAN SCIENTIFIC AMERICAS

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