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The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process titled "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System," within the education industry category in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 10th December 2024. The process involved the open procedure method, and the main procurement category was goods. Key dates included the publication date on 16th January 2025. The requirement was to supply, deliver, install, and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography system at the University's campus.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in advanced scientific equipment such as chromatography systems. The successful business, Waters Limited, is an SME, showcasing that smaller companies with niche expertise can secure sizable contracts valued at £81,929.31. Companies with capabilities in providing high-performance bio-inert systems, equipped to handle high-pressure and high-salt concentration environments, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement demonstrates the viable market for specialised scientific equipment within the academic sector, promoting opportunities for technological collaborations and innovation in educational institutions.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system on campus at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system at the University of Strathclyde. A single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The Contracting Authority will require the successful supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: The offered system must be a high-performance liquid chromatography system 1 The offered system must be fully bio-inert/biocompatible or similar to minimise absorption and chelation of biomolecules to the flow path 2 The system must be capable of withstanding high concentration salt mobile phases commonly used for SEC, HIC and IEX chromatography 3 The system must be capable of pressures up to at least 1000 bar 4 The system must include a two-channel binary pump 5 The binary pump must be capable of delivering flow rates from at least 0.1 to 2 mL/min 6 In relation to the above question, please specify the offered systems flow rate and pressure capabilities

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787962
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521891
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38522000 - Chromatographic scanners

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,929 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521891
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System - The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system on campus at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority).

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