Tender

260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, training, Ancillary Items and Consumables

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 May 2026 at 09:34

Planning

21 May 2026 at 21:35

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has released a public tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a peptide synthesizer and associated maintenance, training, ancillary items, and consumables. This procurement aims to support The Future Medicines Institute's goals of developing novel therapeutics by establishing reliable in-house peptide synthesis capability. The tender, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, will be conducted using an open procurement method. Located in Belfast (UKN06), this tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 18th June 2026 and enquiries open until 11th June 2026. Subsequent award decisions are anticipated by 6th August 2026, with the contract beginning on 7th August 2026, and an optional extension available for up to ten years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those experienced in lab and precision instruments. Small to medium enterprises potentially serve well, especially those capable of providing robust post-sale support, including training and maintenance. Given its focus on peptide synthesis, companies with expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals might find this contract aligns with their growth strategies. Collaborative efforts in research and practical application can be enhanced through this initiative, allowing businesses to expand their footprint within the academic research sector while contributing to impactful scientific advancements.

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Notice Title

260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, training, Ancillary Items and Consumables

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast - The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) intends to procure a peptide synthesis solution comprising equipment, associated consumables, and appropriate maintenance and support arrangements to enable in house peptide synthesis capability. * Establishment of a reliable, in house peptide synthesis capability aligned to research delivery requirements. * Provision of supplier support, including training, to ensure competent and effective operation by authorised users. * Delivery of scalable synthesis capability to support routine generation of short peptides and time efficient synthesis of longer peptide sequences. * Enablement of consistent, reproducible outputs to meet ongoing and future research needs. The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) is focused on the identification and development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic approaches. The required capability will support experimental workflows by enabling the generation of peptide materials essential to underpin these research activities, contributing to institutional strategic objectives in advanced therapeutics. The solution is expected to support broader academic use, enabling access across relevant research groups and maximising utilisation. This will facilitate collaborative research activity and enhance overall institutional research capability and impact.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend maintenance, software updates or development, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

Summary of Informal Preliminary Market Engagement:- Queen’s University Belfast has conducted Preliminary Market Engagement with several suppliers in order to: • develop the understanding of our requirements and the proposed approach to the procurement. • gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market could respond to a tender in relation to this requirement • identify potential suppliers for the requirement. • understand potential lead times. • gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement. • communicate sustainability targets and minimum requirements to confirm the market has the capability to deliver on these. • identify opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of the requirement. The information gathered from PME will be used to shape any forthcoming procurement strategy to ensure that requirements can be subject to reasonable competitive tension. Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for any future tender exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047590-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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


CPV Codes

37315100 - Synthesisers

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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