Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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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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