--- title: "Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-09-05" --- # Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-514a204b-ab57-4cd1-8746-ee1602dadef7.json) ## Summary The Liverpool John Moores University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge" in the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently open for bids, with a tender deadline on October 6, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 30, 2023, and end on October 31, 2024. The University is located in Liverpool, England, and is looking for a benchtop ultracentrifuge with specific technical specifications related to speed, g-force, and temperature control. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses dealing with laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to expand their market presence by supplying the required benchtop ultracentrifuge to Liverpool John Moores University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. Suppliers should ensure compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the tender description to enhance their competitiveness in the procurement process. ## Notice If you are interested in submitting a bid for this tender, please register on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu Specification: Essential Criteria * Maximum speed circa 150000 rpm * Maximum g force circa 1019000g * Temperature control 0-40 C * Variable program control with minimum of 10 acceleration/deceleration storable profiles * Fixed angle rotors to accommodate the following tubes and speeds/g forces * 3ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 100000rpm/540000g * 0.2 ml polycarbonate 100000rpm/436000g * 1.5 ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 55000rpm/186000g * 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/21ec6e39-7a52-46e4-a1af-b028fc183687 | | 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 | 5 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 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 | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 5 Sep 2023 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ec6e39-7a52-46e4-a1af-b028fc183687 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ec6e39-7a52-46e4-a1af-b028fc183687 5th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e75f3e3e-1a47-4238-890c-48f519b95526 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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