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Patchliner automated ePhys patch-clamping system

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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16 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of the Patchliner automated ePhys patch-clamping system, aimed at advancing research in cell surface and intracellular ion channels. This procurement falls under the goods category and is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 25th January 2021, with a total contract value of €244,100. The contract was awarded to Nanion Technologies GmbH following a limited procurement method, which allows for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical nature of the required equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in high-tech scientific equipment and automated systems, particularly those specialising in electrophysiology tools and related technologies. Companies that focus on innovative solutions for laboratory research and have a strong technical background would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, as the Patchliner system's unique capabilities make it attractive for research institutions seeking advanced tools for drug discovery and cell model characterisation.

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Notice Title

Patchliner automated ePhys patch-clamping system

Notice Description

Patchliner automated ePhys patch-clamping system for characterisation of cell surface and intracellular ion channels

Lot Information

Lot 1

Patchliner automated ePhys patch-clamping system for characterisation of cell surface and intracellular ion channels

Procurement Information

The Patchliner is a fully automated planar patch-clamping system with unparalleled versatility, compared to rival automated systems, and ease-of-use compared to conventional patch-clamping, which requires several months specialist training. This ease-of-use is the key attribute, as high quality electrophysiology data can be generated after just one training session, making the equipment realistically multi-user and allowing PhD or undergraduate students to perform otherwise complex ion channel electrophysiological recordings. The equipment will allow basic research into ion channel function, such as ion permeability, voltage dependency, and the effects of ligands and modulators on these, and ion channel directed drug discovery, by researchers who are not expert electrophysiologists. Planar patch-clamping systems utilise borosilicate glass chips with a micron size aperture, embedded in a microfluidic chamber, to take the place of pipettes in a conventional patch-clamping set up. Negative pressure attracts cells to the aperture, where a reliable seal is formed automatically with the cell, allowing recording of ion flux. We will use this equipment for 1) ion channel targeted drug discovery, 2) characterisation of differentiated stem cell models (e.g. neurons, cardiomyocytes), 3) phenotypic characterisation of ion channels, 4) characterisation of pore-forming toxin ion permeability, 5) ion flux in plant cells and 6) the impact of biomaterials and artificial amino acids on ion channel function. Justification for Patchliner: The Patchliner is the only automated patch-clamping system capable of performing both medium throughput whole cell recordings, and recording from isolated organelles and giant unilamellar vesicles. This is vital for our research as we need to record from intracellular ion channels, as well as conduct medium throughput drug development programmes and characterise differented stem cell models. No other automated patch-clamping system can do this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-107615
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=107615
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£244,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Huw Price
Contact Email
pricegh@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANION TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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