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Metabolic Analyser

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The Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR) has allocated capital equipment funding to support the purchase of advanced instrumentation, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. This equipment will be capable of performing metabolic measurements in organoids, tissue slices, and cells. This represents a novel capability that is currently unavailable at the BioQuarter. The equipment will be provided as a shared resource, enabling wider access for research groups.

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The Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR) has allocated capital equipment funding to support the purchase of advanced instrumentation, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. This equipment will be capable of performing metabolic measurements in organoids, tissue slices, and cells. This represents a novel capability that is currently unavailable at the BioQuarter. The equipment will be provided as a shared resource, enabling wider access for research groups.

Procurement Information

The end user has researched the market based on their equipment needs and are confident that the selected instrument/model is the only viable solution for their needs. The analyser stands out in the bioenergetics field as it combines real-time metabolic measurement, 3D models compatibility and an integrated workflow ecosystem. The instrument directly measures oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) in live cells. Capturing dynamic cellular changes in minutes using microenvironment sensing; giving a functional kinetic view of metabolism not just static snapshots as offered by competing platforms. The equipment is relatively new to market with its native support for 3D biology. The system is optimised for organoids, tissues and co-cultures, not just 2D cells. The system provides a dedicated ecosystem (3D plates, kits, workflows) designed specifically for complex models. 3D models provide data which is closer to in vivo physiology; many competitors fail to offer reliable metabolic readouts in 3D systems. Making the analyser unique in this field. The system offers multi-parameter metabolic profiling in a single run. Each well simultaneously provides OCR (mitochondrial respiration), ECAR/PER (glycolysis) and ATP production rates. Where other systems would require the running of multiple assays to obtain these readings, the analyser provides this information from one experiment. The instrument performs measurements in living systems without destructive methods, allowing researchers to follow cellular respiration over time. The instrument offers integrated compound injection, which allows for 4-port injection (4 reagent addition) and the programmed automatic delivery into the system, enabling real-time response tracking to drugs or inhibitors. This is a key advantage over alternative systems, as users can stress cells and measure response instantly, allowing users to determine cellular responses in real-time. The instrument offers high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range and has the ability to detect subtle metabolic shifts, even in low activity systems. Handling both low-respiration cells and highly active tissues. This flexibility reduces the need for multiple platforms. The integrated user interface offers guided assay design and protocol setup designed for reproducibility and standardisation. This allows for standardised consumables and workflows within research groups.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828626
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553486
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: 38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £169,363 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 8 Apr 20262 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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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: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

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Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553486
Metabolic Analyser - The Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR) has allocated capital equipment funding to support the purchase of advanced instrumentation, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. This equipment will be capable of performing metabolic measurements in organoids, tissue slices, and cells. This represents a novel capability that is currently unavailable at the BioQuarter. The equipment will be provided as a shared resource, enabling wider access for research groups.

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