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Contract for a fully functional Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Swansea University, located in Swansea, focused on acquiring a fully functional Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System, which was intended to enhance research capabilities within their Chemistry Department. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory precision equipment. The procurement stage was tagged as an award, completed by May 6, 2025, with the contract having been signed on November 25, 2024. Notably, this tender was funded through an external grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry, demonstrating the significance of investment in scientific research infrastructure.

This award creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory equipment and pharmaceuticals. It invites companies that specialise in providing scientific instruments and apparatus, particularly those proficient in liquid chromatography systems and adaptable solutions for diverse research needs. Suppliers with capabilities for innovation and customisation in chemistry analysis equipment will find this tender advantageous for growth, facilitating collaboration with academic institutions keen on advancing research methodologies and enhancing analytical precision.

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Notice Title

Contract for a fully functional Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System

Notice Description

The Chemistry Department within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has now completed and awarded this tender to procure a fully functional Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system that will boost their research capabilities, particularly for purification and analysis of carbohydrate based and other small organic molecules for pharmaceutical development and medicinal chemistry research.The external funding for this equipment purchase was awarded from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) research grant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143393
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143393
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33159000 - Clinical chemistry system

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38432200 - Chromatographs

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sue Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295890

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERULAM SCIENTIFIC

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