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Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed the procurement process for a "Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument" in the Education sector, with the primary location being the University itself in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). This process, categorised under the industry code CPV 38000000, culminated with the contract awarded to SPT Labtech for the supply of an innovative liquid handling system. The contract, valued at £193,718.50, officially began on January 31, 2025. The University opted for a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, justified by the unique technical capabilities and patents of the selected system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory instrumentation, particularly those offering specialised, innovative solutions with advanced automation and precision capabilities. Companies operating as suppliers of high-tech lab equipment will find this type of procurement aligns with their market offerings. Additionally, the specific technical requirements and the focus on reducing cross-contamination in research environments indicate a potential growth area for businesses with unique, patented technologies that meet stringent scientific demands.

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Notice Title

Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for an innovative all-in-one liquid handling brings together multiple technologies within a single compact design for more efficient library and sample preparation workflows and maximum output.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement for an innovative all-in-one liquid handling brings together multiple technologies within a single compact design for more efficient library and sample preparation workflows and maximum output.

Procurement Information

The system has been identified as the only viable solution due to the family of instruments being the only ones that use positive displacement of liquids for aspiration and non-contact dispensing. This factor is a critical requirement for the facility as it aims to increase automation and processing speed whilst maintaining extremely high levels of accuracy and effectively minimising risks of cross contamination and the negative impacts on crucial research. The uniqueness of the identified system is also further supported by multiple patents in multiple countries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795234
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527457
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,718 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

SPT LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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