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Refeyn TwoMP-MassFluidix (HC) System

Birkbeck, University of London

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Aug 2026 at 14:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Aug 2026 at 14:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck, University of London procured a Refeyn TwoMP-MassFluidix (HC) system, a mass photometer for detecting and analysing particles and molecules. The equipment covers a mass range of 30 kDa to 5 MDa, with stated resolution of 25 kDa at 66 kDa and 60 kDa at 660 kDa. It provides mass precision of ±2%, mass error of ±5% for a single measurement, and a concentration range of 100 pM to 100 nM. The requirement is categorised as goods and classified as detection and analysis apparatus. Delivery is for the United Kingdom, for use by Birkbeck, University of London, based in London.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 19 August 2026 to REFEYN LTD. It used a direct award because the buyer states that Refeyn Limited is the only supplier of the Mass Photometry TwoMP-MassFluidix (HC) System, citing technical reasons linked to a single supplier. The award value is £282,355.65 including all stated taxes. The contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with a possible extension to 31 August 2030 for a maintenance contract extension. There is one completed lot, marked as suitable for SMEs. A contract signature was scheduled for 1 September 2026, and the standstill period was due to end on 28 August 2026.

This award indicates demand for specialist mass photometry equipment rather than general laboratory apparatus. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable requirements would need to demonstrate that they manufacture, distribute or support systems with the stated mass range, resolution, precision, error tolerance and concentration range. The direct-award rationale shows that product ownership, technical uniqueness or exclusive distribution rights can be decisive, so credible competitors would need clear evidence of equivalent functionality and any rights required to supply and maintain it. The requirement also includes an ongoing maintenance element through the possible extension, making manufacturer-authorised servicing, technical support, calibration and lifecycle maintenance relevant capabilities. The completed lot was identified as suitable for SMEs, indicating that a specialist smaller supplier could be credible where it can meet the technical and support requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refeyn TwoMP-MassFluidix (HC) System

Notice Description

TwoMP-MassFluidix (HC) System Refeyn TwoMP Mass Photometer: Mass range 30 kDa - 5 MDa Resolution (FWHM) 25 kDa @ 66 kDa 60 kDa @ 660 kDa Mass precision +- 2% Mass error +- 5% (single measurement) Concentration range 100 pM aEUR" 100 nM

Procurement Information

Refeyn Limited is the only supplier of the Mass Photometry TwoMP-MassFluidix (HC) System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e3b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Birkbeck, University of London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFEYN LTD

Further Information

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