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title: "GB-LIVERPOOL: Automated Materials Discovery Platform"
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# GB-LIVERPOOL: Automated Materials Discovery Platform

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07c2dc44-a903-4323-ab48-7456a35ec6f1

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## Summary

The University of Liverpool is seeking tenders for the "Automated Materials Discovery Platform," which falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th January 2017, at 12 noon. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000 and is expected to commence on 30th January 2017, lasting until 31st August 2017. The platform is intended for use in the North West region of the United Kingdom and will utilise an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business portfolios. Companies specialising in high-throughput synthesis systems or related technologies would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. Engaging in this project not only allows SMEs to tap into public sector contracts but also enhances their visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

The requirement is for a high-throughput, automated synthesis platform (either single entity or more than one interlinked systems) for reaction screening and materials discovery. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note the return date for the Tender is 05/01/2017 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19186df9-27d7-4df0-a4a7-09498f4a7e19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L69 7ZX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19186df9-27d7-4df0-a4a7-09498f4a7e19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19186df9-27d7-4df0-a4a7-09498f4a7e19
  30th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=229244161
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni

## Provenance

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