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Establish a Supply Agreement for Evosep One Instrumentation, consumables and related accessories, including IonOpticks Consumables

University of Dundee

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07 Sep 2026 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee established a supply agreement for specialist liquid chromatography and proteomics equipment. The requirement covers an EvoSep One instrument, EvoSep One consumables and accessories, and IonOpticks consumables, classified as chromatography equipment. The equipment and consumables support existing proteomics workflows at the University’s MRC-PPU Mass Spectrometry Facility and FingerPrints Proteomics Facility, including PRM, high-throughput LC-MS assays, peptide-centric and in-depth proteomic LC-MS assays, single-cell proteomics and funded research projects. Delivery and use are centred on the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee in Dundee. This is a goods procurement divided into three areas: the instrument, EvoSep consumables and accessories, and IonOpticks consumables. Additional purchases may be made where required, funded and supported by satisfactory contractor performance.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice. All three lots were awarded to Fintiede Solutions Ltd: the EvoSep One instrument for £60,000; EvoSep One consumables and accessories for £200,000; and IonOpticks consumables for £100,000. Each contract was signed on 4 September 2026, and each award is active. The stated total envisaged expenditure over five 12-month periods is £500,000. The University’s stated rationale was that the supplies could be provided only by Fintiede Solutions Ltd because it holds exclusive rights with EvoSep and IonOpticks. The requirement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. A minimum 10-calendar-day standstill period applied before final contract conclusion, with contracts signed on 4 September 2026.

This award indicates established demand from the University of Dundee for EvoSep One systems and compatible consumables supporting specialist proteomics and mass-spectrometry research. A credible future competitor would need to supply or support EvoSep One instrumentation, consumables and accessories, as well as IonOpticks consumables, while maintaining reliable supply for laboratory workflows. Relevant capability includes understanding PRM, high-throughput LC-MS, peptide-centric and in-depth proteomics, single-cell proteomics and research-facility requirements. The procurement also shows that compatibility with existing equipment and consumable ranges is commercially important. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate dependable fulfilment across equipment and recurring consumable requirements, understand the needs of university research facilities, and address any manufacturer or distribution rights affecting access to EvoSep and IonOpticks products. The incumbent is an SME based in Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Establish a Supply Agreement for Evosep One Instrumentation, consumables and related accessories, including IonOpticks Consumables

Notice Description

Establish a Supply Agreement for Evosep One Instrumentation and related accessories, consumables and IonOpticks Consumables

Lot Information

Supply of an EvoSep One Instrument

Supply of an EvoSep One Instrument

Options: Scope to include additional EvoSep One Instrumentation subject to need, available funding and satisfactory performance by the appointed contractor.

Supply of EvoSep One Consumables and Accessories

Scope to include additional EvoSep One consumables and accessories subject to need, available funding and satisfactory performance by the appointed contractor.

Options: Establish a fixed price termed agreement for the supply of EvoSep One Consumables

Supply of IonOpticks Consumables

Establish a fixed price termed agreement for the supply of IonOpticks consumables

Options: scope for additional IonOpticks consumable subject to need, available funding and satisfactory performance by the appointed contractor.

Procurement Information

Supply of an Evosep One Liquid Chromatography System and Evosep and IonOpticks consumables for use within the MRC-PPU Mass Spectrometry Facility and FingerPrints Proteomics Facility at the University of Dundee. The equipment and consumables are required to support existing proteomics workflows, namely PRM, high-throughput LC-MS assays, peptide centric and in depth proteomic LC-MS assays single-cell proteomics and ongoing funded research projects. The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to protection of exclusive right Fintiede Solutions Ltd have with both EvoSep & IonOpticks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Dundee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fintiede Solutions Ltd

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