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Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Mar 2026 at 14:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Aston University, a public authority in Birmingham, UK, involves the acquisition of a Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser. The tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This direct award process has progressed to the award stage, with a pending contract value of £245,402.87. Significant dates include the award notice published on 20 March 2026, the end of the standstill period on 31 March 2026, and the contract period starting on 1 May 2026 and concluding on 30 April 2029.

The procurement of the Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers specialising in high-precision laboratory instruments. The procurement method was a direct award due to the specialised capabilities required that were unique to the Fida Neo system. Businesses with expertise in the provision of fluorescence-based laboratory technology and related services, including installation and training, may find valuable prospects in similar tenders. The successful tenderer is FIDA Biosystems ApS, a Danish SME, which demonstrates the opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in international procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser

Notice Description

Supply and installation of the following equipment, along with associated services: * Fida Neo System UV * Fida Neo 480 Detector * Kinetics Software Module * Installation, training and freight * Two-year Full Coverage Service Agreement The system is a fluorescence-based capillary flow instrument for accurate quantification of particle size (hydrodynamic radius), fluorescence intensity and fluorescence ratiometric emission monitoring.

Procurement Information

The FidaNeo system provides capability for analysing biomolecular interactions directly in solution using proprietary FIDA technology, enabling measurement of binding affinity and molecular size changes in complex matrices such as serum or lipid nanodisc systems. No instruments other than the Fida Neo could be identified that are capable of making the required measurements. No other instrument researched was capable of measuring the sub-nanometer size changes associated with protein conformational change (e.g. upon a drug binding to its target protein), nor did any other instrument researched provide the complementary readouts of fluorescence intensity required for quantifying particle concentration, quantifying fluorescent labelling efficiency, and measuring fluorescence quenching) and fluorescence ratiometric emission monitoring (required for measuring protein-drug binding).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067084
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025864-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£245,402 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIDA BIOSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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