Tender

Tender for an Automated Tissue Dissociation Instrument with Integrated Heating Capability

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    8th August 2025 13:48:20 PM

    Tender Deadline

    27th August 2025 12:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    The requirement of this procurement is to source a suitable supplier of an automated tissue dissociation instrument with integrated heating capability to enable standardised processing of a wide range of biological tissue samples, including human and animal tissues, for downstream cellular and molecular analyses. The equipment will support research activities within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, housed at the Singleton Campus, with shared access for multiple research groups across disciplines such as immunology, reproductive health, oncology, regenerative medicine, and neuroscience.The successful supplier must be able to deliver and install their equipment within a shared-access laboratory in the ILS1 building on the University’s Singleton Park Campus (map and full address provided in tender pack).External funding has been granted from the Higher Education Research Council (HERC) for a fixed maximum budget of GBP 39,722.96 excluding VAT (VAT exempt due to the medical research usage of the equipment) which includes all delivery and service contract costs. This investment aligns with institutional priorities to improve research infrastructure, facilitate high-quality, reproducible data generation, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.The HERC funding stipulates a delivery deadline of 31st March 2026, so we would like to achieve delivery with appropriate training and SOPs provided to all users, as soon as is practically possible.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154523 (WA Ref:154523)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-kuma6s-154523

    Publication Source

    Sell2Wales

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Goods

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    33100000
    33190000
    38000000
    38434540
    38500000
    38540000
    38900000
    39300000

    CPV Division(s)

    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

  • Awarding Authority

    SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

    Buyer Name

    Sue Davies

    Buyer Email

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1792295890

    Buyer Address

    Procurement, Finance Dept., Level 7 Faraday Building, Swansea University, Singleton Park,

    Swansea

    SA2 8PP

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