Tender

Supply of a Semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is seeking to procure a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system, with the tender process currently at the tender stage. The procurement, categorised under Education within the industry category, involves the provision of both equipment and associated services for the Drug Discovery Unit research laboratory located in Dundee. Key dates for this open procedure include a tender submission deadline on 16th May 2025, by 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing on the same day. The electronic submission method is facilitated through Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and pharmacological technologies. Businesses that can provide high-fidelity, precision instruments for ion channel research and mechanistic studies would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can ensure the provision of service and maintenance over a potential 10-year span may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, fostering long-term collaboration with an esteemed educational institution like the University of Dundee.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system

Notice Description

This requirement is for a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system and associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance. The equipment shall be situated within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) research laboratory and will form part of a facility supporting a wide range of academic and translational research projects. The system will provide researchers with the ability to conduct high-fidelity, whole-cell patch clamp recordings from cells and subcellular structures, as well as support advanced pharmacological experiments with external and internal perfusion control. This technology will greatly enhance the facility's capacity for ion channel research, mechanistic studies, and pharmacological screening.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system and associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance. The equipment shall be situated within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) research laboratory and will form part of a facility supporting a wide range of academic and translational research projects. The system will provide researchers with the ability to conduct high-fidelity, whole-cell patch clamp recordings from cells and subcellular structures, as well as support advanced pharmacological experiments with external and internal perfusion control. This technology will greatly enhance the facility's capacity for ion channel research, mechanistic studies, and pharmacological screening.

Options: Possible purchase of subsequent service and maintenance provision to a maximum of 10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529004
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Mrs Tracy Templeman
Contact Email
t.templeman@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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