--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography System (FPLC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-02-05" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography System (FPLC) Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15870247-f78f-419f-8482-50097437955a.json) ## Summary The Teesside University is seeking bids for a Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography System (FPLC) as part of its National Horizons Centre project, which has received up to £3.2 million funding from the England European Regional Development Fund. This procurement is categorised under goods, specifically biochemical analysers, and follows an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 26th February 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 20th March 2018 and last until 15th March 2019. The project is located in Middlesbrough, North East, United Kingdom, and seeks to stimulate economic development through innovation and job creation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment to expand their business. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality chromatographic systems, including installation and service contracts, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance their visibility in the industry while contributing to advancing research and training in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences at a prestigious academic institution. ## Notice The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The National Horizons Centre development at the University's Darlington Campus will provide the vehicle to grow research and teaching in biologics, underpinned by new undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship provision in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The state of the art infrastructure will provide facilities to develop high quality training and CPD activity, commissioned and informed by our industrial partners. NHC will also be the focus for interdisciplinary research across the interfaces of Health and Wellbeing, Digital and Creative Economies and Secure and Resilient Society themes articulated in the Teesside 2020 research strategy. Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography System Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography System (FPLC): 25 L1 or an equivalent system complete with a suitable fraction collector and operating software (Unicorn 7 or equivalent), installation and service contract for 3 years 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8d42ee-dca2-4207-bfb6-a29dea24e9b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS1 3BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Middlesbrough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers ## Release History - 5 Feb 2018 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8d42ee-dca2-4207-bfb6-a29dea24e9b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8d42ee-dca2-4207-bfb6-a29dea24e9b1 5th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Fast-Protein-Liquid-Chromatography-System-%28FPLC%29/PUUE6F5FY2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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