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title: "Benchtop Ultracentrifuge"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY"
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# Benchtop Ultracentrifuge

Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a64ed04-ab13-47f1-880c-d3313f5c219b

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## Summary

The Liverpool John Moores University has issued a tender for a Benchtop Ultracentrifuge, classified under laboratory centrifuges and accessories. The procurement method is an open procedure with a deadline for tender submissions on October 6, 2023. The contract period starts on October 30, 2023, and ends on September 30, 2024. This procurement opportunity is for goods and is currently in the active stage.

This tender for a Benchtop Ultracentrifuge from Liverpool John Moores University presents an opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory equipment industry. Businesses that provide high-speed centrifuges and related services for biological and chemical research projects would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period allows for a long-term business partnership with the University, supporting various scientific research endeavors.

## Notice

Appendix A - Specification Essential Criteria o Maximum speed circa 150000 rpm o Maximum g force circa 1019000g o Temperature control 0-40 C o Variable program control with minimum of 10 acceleration/deceleration storable profiles o Fixed angle rotors to accommodate the following tubes and speeds/g forces o 3ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 100000rpm/540000g o 0.2 ml polycarbonate 100000rpm/436000g o 1.5 ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 55000rpm/186000g o Service contract to cover unlimited certified parts, labour and travel expense for repairs, one annual preventative maintenance visit, software and engineering updates, annual basic operator training and remote technical support Ultracentrifugation is a powerful technique for separation of biological molecules and chemical products. LJMU currently possesses a floor model ultracentrifuge which is useful for preparative procedures. A benchtop ultracentrifuge would enable powerful analytical approaches for projects in biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science. This will also increase capacity for projects requiring ultracentrifugation procedures. Study of: mitochondrial membrane protein complexes; inter-organelle communication; protein aggregates in muscle; macrovesicles; exosomes; nanoparticles; separation of lipoproteins.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf6163f-27ef-477f-aba6-5b4952bbfb07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 2AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 09:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf6163f-27ef-477f-aba6-5b4952bbfb07
- 6 Sep 2023 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf6163f-27ef-477f-aba6-5b4952bbfb07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf6163f-27ef-477f-aba6-5b4952bbfb07
  6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ljmu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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