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Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System. This tender falls under the education industry category and is associated with the Edinburgh location, specifically within the UKM75 region. The procurement method used was "limited," meaning the contract was awarded without a prior call for competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was signed with Scienion Ltd on 14th March 2025. The total contract value is £199,476.70 GBP. This tender, required by the Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3), aims to support high-accuracy single-cell isolation and precision nanolitre reagent dispensing to facilitate single-cell proteomics workflows.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced biotechnological equipment, particularly those offering innovative and high-precision instrumentation solutions. Companies involved in the development and supply of automated sample preparation systems for proteomics experiments would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Through participation in such tenders, businesses can gain exposure to leading research institutions like the University of Edinburgh and strengthen their presence in the specialized niche of single-cell analytics, ultimately contributing to their growth and expansion in the scientific equipment market.

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Notice Title

Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System

Notice Description

Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for a platform for high-accuracy single-cell isolation and precision nanolitre reagent dispensing to allow miniaturisation and automated sample preparation for single-cell proteomics (SCP) workflows.

Procurement Information

The Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3) brings together researchers from a range of backgrounds to tackle fundamental questions in biology and to develop biology-based solutions to real-world problems. Our research approaches encompass the structural and functional analysis of individual macromolecules, quantitative modelling of cellular pathways and processes, and the manipulation of biological systems for practical applications. The EdinOmics facility in IQB3 requires a platform for high-accuracy single-cell isolation and precision nanolitre reagent dispensing to allow miniaturisation and automated sample preparation for single-cell proteomics (SCP) workflows. The platform is expected to be compatible with a wide range of cell sizes, supporting high-throughput precise, efficient and reliable isolation of diverse cell types. Additionally, the instrument should be able to perform protein digestion and sample preparation for label-free and multiplexed quantitative proteomics experiments. The justification for this NCA is that market testing has been conducted and identified the supplier as the only one to be able to fulfil the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527671
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
£199,476 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months 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

SCIENION

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