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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews, located in Guardbridge, initiated a tendering process for the procurement of a Mass Photometer for its School of Biology and the BSRC. Under the completed procurement process, Refeyn, a supplier based in Oxford, was awarded the contract with an effective signing date of 1st July 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category "Education" and was conducted using a limited procurement method, which did not require a prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific technical requirements and characteristics of the required equipment. The contract had a total value of £231,853.60 and was finalized in the region of UKM72, St Andrews, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for specialised businesses capable of providing bespoke scientific equipment such as a Mass Photometer that meets stringent technical specifications. Companies operating within the high-precision scientific instrumentation sector, especially those with the capacity to supply tailored solutions that address unique demands like concentration sensitivity and mass precision, are well-suited to engage in such procurements. The process exemplifies the advantage that small to medium enterprises with niche expertise, evident in Refeyn’s success, might have in securing specialist contracts with educational institutions, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to their business expansion.

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Notice Title

School of Biology/BSRC: Mass Photometer

Notice Description

TwoMP Mass Photometer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TwoMP Mass Photometer Mass Range 30 kDa- 5 MDa Resolution (FWHM) 25 kDa @ 66 kDa 60 kDa @ 660 kDa Mass Precision +- 2% Mass error +- 5% (Single Measurement) Concentration Range 100 pM 100nM Sensitivity: << 1 ng of protein Wavelength: 488 nm Field of view: 4 x 11 um (@500Hz) up to 12 x 17 um (@135Hz) Pixel size: 12nm Control computer Mass Glass Prep Kit Consumables Callibrant Handling Licences Installation & Training Warranty Service Contract. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier/piece of equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836075
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559304
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,853 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFEYN

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