Award

Refeyn 2MP mass photometer.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a Refeyn 2MP mass photometer in a tender process. The procurement method was "limited", and the tender stage was "award". The contract was valued at £158,155 and signed on January 12, 2023. The procurement is in the goods category and aims to measure molecules interacting in Edinburgh BioQuarter. Key deadlines and dates were not specified.

This tender for the Refeyn 2MP mass photometer provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the biotechnology or scientific equipment industry. The University of Edinburgh sought a unique system for measuring molecules, creating a niche opportunity for businesses with expertise in single-molecule scattering technology. Businesses interested in providing specialised scientific equipment related to molecule mass measurements would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refeyn 2MP mass photometer.

Notice Description

A mass photometer to measure molecules interacting, through alterations in mass and for recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) the difference between an empty and full capsid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a 2MP mass photometer which offers a fit for purpose mechanism to assess quality and monitor recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV), and has the benefit of measuring proteins, DNA, and extracellular vesicles (EVS).

Procurement Information

The Refeyn Two mass photometer is the only commercially available system providing single-molecule scattering contrast of sufficient quality, reproducibility and stability to allow for direct correlation to molecule mass, essential for this service. A range of licensed IP rights protects this functionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,155 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Fiona Vine
Contact Email
f.vine@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFEYN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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