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Assay separation platform

University Of Edinburgh

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31 Mar 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for an assay separation platform to Bio-Techne Ltd, with the process reaching the award and contract stage on 31 March 2026. This procurement falls within the education category and is focused on acquiring a nano-immunoassay system that facilitates the detection and quantification of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates. The procurement method employed was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons and the suitability of the Biotechne Jess solution. The award was concluded with a contract signed on 27 February 2026, valued at £61,726.24, for delivery in Edinburgh, located in the UKM75 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in bio-technology products and systems capable of fully automated protein analysis. It is particularly beneficial for companies with innovative solutions in nano-immunoassay technologies, like Bio-Techne Ltd, which has been identified as the sole provider that meets the University of Edinburgh's specific requirements. Firms involved in the manufacture of sophisticated laboratory equipment and assays may find competitive advantage in such tenders, especially those capable of delivering unique technical solutions where few providers can. There is potential for extending warranty services and supplying device consumables, which could foster long-term partnerships with the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assay separation platform

Notice Description

University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a nano-immunoassay system which is capable of detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates. Such a system must be able to: - perform fully automated size-based separation and be a nano-immunoassay platform for the detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates - automatically perform all the steps associated with traditional western blot analysis and provide true quantitation of results upon completion of an experiment. - detect proteins at low picogram level which are important for to study distinct cell populations that result low amounts of experimental material - Perform assays with fully analysed data in a cycle of approximately 3 hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a nano-immunoassay system which is capable of detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates. Such a system must be able to: - perform fully automated size-based separation and be a nano-immunoassay platform for the detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates - automatically perform all the steps associated with traditional western blot analysis and provide true quantitation of results upon completion of an experiment. - detect proteins at low picogram level which are important for to study distinct cell populations that result low amounts of experimental material - Perform assays with fully analysed data in a cycle of approximately 3 hours. Following a market scan we reasonably believe that the Biotechne Jess solution is the only solution on the market which fulfils this requirement, and are therefore direct awarding

Options: The University may extent warranty/service with the supplier, and potentially purchase device consumables from the supplier

Procurement Information

University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a nano-immunoassay system which is capable of detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates. Such a system must be able to: - perform fully automated size-based separation and be a nano-immunoassay platform for the detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates - automatically perform all the steps associated with traditional western blot analysis and provide true quantitation of results upon completion of an experiment. - detect proteins at low picogram level which are important for to study distinct cell populations that result low amounts of experimental material - Perform assays with fully analysed data in a cycle of approximately 3 hours. Following a market scan the University reasonably believes that the Biotechne Jess solution is the only solution on the market which fulfils this requirement, and are therefore direct awarding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828138
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552907
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
£61,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Bio-Techne Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552907
    Assay separation platform - University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a nano-immunoassay system which is capable of detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates. Such a system must be able to: - perform fully automated size-based separation and be a nano-immunoassay platform for the detection and characterization of protein molecular weights in denatured protein lysates - automatically perform all the steps associated with traditional western blot analysis and provide true quantitation of results upon completion of an experiment. - detect proteins at low picogram level which are important for to study distinct cell populations that result low amounts of experimental material - Perform assays with fully analysed data in a cycle of approximately 3 hours.

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