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HTX sublimator - QMRI

University Of Edinburgh

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06 May 2024 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the procurement of an HTX sublimator - QMRI to Verulam Scientific Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £86,620, was signed on April 25, 2024. The tender description highlights the need for a highly versatile system to support advanced analytical technology for researchers at the University's Clinical Research Facility.

This procurement opportunity presents a lucrative chance for suppliers in the goods category, particularly those with expertise in providing advanced analytical technology solutions for biomedical research. Businesses with experience in developing systems that can handle diverse compound analysis requirements will find this tender appealing. The University Of Edinburgh's specific requirements, including the need for a wide range of matrices for compound optimization, make this contract suitable for companies that can offer innovative and versatile solutions in the scientific research field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HTX sublimator - QMRI

Notice Description

The Mass Spectrometry Core (MS Core) is a specialist unit within the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) that provides advanced analytical technology support to researchers across the University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) and beyond. The MS Core has a well-developed workflow for analysing small molecules using liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry. This technique is adept at analysing various liquid and homogenized samples, including blood, urine, and tissue extracts. However, the current workflow for sample preparation in MS Imaging has limitations, particularly for lipid analysis. Lipids dissolve in the solvent and lose their spatial location, hindering their detection and mapping. Our Core Facility supports biomedical research from a wide perspective including measuring many molecular species and tissue types. The chosen system applies a chemical called a matrix to the tissue surface and we need to be able to choose from a catalogue of these matrices to optimise for a diverse range of compounds to support CMVM needs and beyond. Thus, we need a highly versatile system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mass Spectrometry Core (MS Core) is a specialist unit within the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) that provides advanced analytical technology support to researchers across the University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) and beyond. The MS Core has a well-developed workflow for analysing small molecules using liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry. This technique is adept at analysing various liquid and homogenized samples, including blood, urine, and tissue extracts. However, the current workflow for sample preparation in MS Imaging has limitations, particularly for lipid analysis. Lipids dissolve in the solvent and lose their spatial location, hindering their detection and mapping. Our Core Facility supports biomedical research from a wide perspective including measuring many molecular species and tissue types. The chosen system applies a chemical called a matrix to the tissue surface and we need to be able to choose from a catalogue of these matrices to optimise for a diverse range of compounds to support CMVM needs and beyond. Thus, we need a highly versatile system.

Procurement Information

The Mass Spectrometry Core (MS Core) is a specialist unit within the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) that provides advanced analytical technology support to researchers across the University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) and beyond. The MS Core has a well-developed workflow for analysing small molecules using liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry. This technique is adept at analysing various liquid and homogenized samples, including blood, urine, and tissue extracts. However, the current workflow for sample preparation in MS Imaging has limitations, particularly for lipid analysis. Lipids dissolve in the solvent and lose their spatial location, hindering their detection and mapping. Our Core Facility supports biomedical research from a wide perspective including measuring many molecular species and tissue types. The chosen system applies a chemical called a matrix to the tissue surface and we need to be able to choose from a catalogue of these matrices to optimise for a diverse range of compounds to support CMVM needs and beyond. Thus, we need a highly versatile system. Market research has been carried out by the End Users. HTX Imaging's HTX Sublimator is the only system on the market to meet the specific technical requirements of the facility and its research. The end-user has discussed the technical capabilities and the systems requirements to achieve their research. Coating Times - HTX Sublimator uses matrix coating times of 180 to 460 seconds. Allowing rapid sample preparation is vitally important to avoid tissue degradation. Certain molecules are more prone to degradation, so the amount of research would be greatly impacted by slower coating times. The HTX Sublimator will be able to support the wide and diverse projects in CMVM. Compounds -The HTX Sublimator can use DHB, CHCA, SA, DAN, 9-AA and Norhamane matrices. Alternatives would severely limit the range and quality of work and research which means that the chosen system is more versatile for the facilities' diverse needs. The end user needs to have the ability to choose from a wide range of matrices to optimise for a diverse range of compounds to support CMVM needs and beyond. The above points are the end-user's specific requirement and the HTX Sublimator being the only machine able to meet this requirement is the main justification of the NCA request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764404
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504577
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
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
£86,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20242 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Verulam Scientific Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504577
    HTX sublimator - QMRI - The Mass Spectrometry Core (MS Core) is a specialist unit within the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) that provides advanced analytical technology support to researchers across the University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) and beyond. The MS Core has a well-developed workflow for analysing small molecules using liquid chromatography-coupled mass spectrometry. This technique is adept at analysing various liquid and homogenized samples, including blood, urine, and tissue extracts. However, the current workflow for sample preparation in MS Imaging has limitations, particularly for lipid analysis. Lipids dissolve in the solvent and lose their spatial location, hindering their detection and mapping. Our Core Facility supports biomedical research from a wide perspective including measuring many molecular species and tissue types. The chosen system applies a chemical called a matrix to the tissue surface and we need to be able to choose from a catalogue of these matrices to optimise for a diverse range of compounds to support CMVM needs and beyond. Thus, we need a highly versatile system.

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