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Biolayer Interferometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, conducted a procurement process for a Biolayer Interferometer (BLI) instrument, categorised under "Education" with a CPV code of 38000000 in the goods industry category. This open procurement, concluded with the award dated 28th July 2025, saw the contract awarded to Gator Bio. The BLI instrument is set to be housed within the Biomolecular and Assay Core Facility at the university's Institute for Regeneration and Repair, aiming to foster collaboration in the Edinburgh BioQuarter. A tender process was held with submissions due by 13th May 2025, facilitated electronically, highlighting the emphasis on innovative procurement processes.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in biomolecular technology and scientific instrumentation. Companies like suppliers of advanced biolayer interferometry equipment can find robust opportunities to collaborate with educational institutions of high repute. Large-scale suppliers, such as those with previous experience in biomolecular interactions and related technologies, would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those capable of offering electronic procurement services. Furthermore, the procurement process is open to international bids, expanding potential business networks and partnerships across borders.

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Notice Title

Biolayer Interferometer

Notice Description

The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, RegenerativeMedicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).

Renewal: Optional additional years of warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797343
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540621
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
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
£188,464 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,705 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 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
aoughton@ed.ac.uk, jpike2@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

GATOR BIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529122
    Biolayer Interferometer - The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540621
    Biolayer Interferometer - The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).

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