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Purchase of Optima XPN80

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff University has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of Optima XPN80 equipment to Beckman Coulter. The equipment, VAT exempt and intended for medical and biological research, will be used to isolate exosomes/nanoparticles for disease biomarkers or potential new drugs. The procurement process was carried out as a Single Tender Process due to patented technology and compatibility considerations with existing university equipment. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, with the contract signed on January 15, 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents business growth potential for suppliers involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies interested in providing specialized equipment for medical and research purposes may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with Beckman Coulter being the successful supplier. Businesses with a focus on innovative technology and exclusive distribution rights could engage effectively in similar tender processes within this industry category.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Optima XPN80

Notice Description

The equipment will be used for medical and biological research and thus, will be VAT Exempt. It will be used to isolate exosomes/nanoparticles from biological systems. These exosomes, once characterized, may then be used as biomarkers for disease, or as potential new drugs/drug carriers for the treatment of a wide spectrum of degenerative disease. The instrument can also be used to purify any other nanoparticle both biological and synthetic.This requirement has been procured as a Single Tender Process due to patented technology and compatibility with other Beckman Coulter kit within the university. If the rotor needs to be replaced or swapped out, it can be done easily with this equipment, but an alternative instrument would require the purchase of new rotors. The same is true for the tubes, which are only compatible with this instrument. The supplier of this equipment has sole distribution rights of the equipment, therefore there is only one source with no satisfactory alterative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-138337
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138337
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£65,283 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BECKMAN COULTER

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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