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title: "Purchase of a Protein Purification System at Lancaster University"
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# Purchase of a Protein Purification System at Lancaster University

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17af1367-90d4-43a2-bde3-80970aa7d6b5

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the purchase of a Protein Purification System as part of their project aimed at enhancing photosynthetic efficiency. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" industry category and is being processed through an open tender method. The tender period is set to close on 18 May 2020, with a contract period commencing from 2 June 2020 to 1 June 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The system must support various chromatography techniques and provide automation to enhance productivity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and automated systems. Companies that manufacture or supply high-quality purification technology and have the capability to deliver and install such systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the procurement is classified under goods and is open to a wide range of suppliers.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Protein Purification System. We seek a system for high quality, high throughput purification of recombinant and plant derived proteins. The system will be capable of using various chromatography techniques such as size-exclusion, immobilized metal affinity, and ion-exchange chromatography, and provide a high level of automation to maximise productivity and reproducibility. The system will be used for the project "Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE)". Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6c4c81-f01d-4f16-8993-8b12dc42a0ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2020 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| 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

- 16 Apr 2020 at 12:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6c4c81-f01d-4f16-8993-8b12dc42a0ea
- 16 Apr 2020 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6c4c81-f01d-4f16-8993-8b12dc42a0ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6c4c81-f01d-4f16-8993-8b12dc42a0ea
  16th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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