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title: "Cryogenic Sample Preparation Equipment"
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# Cryogenic Sample Preparation Equipment

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-545d5620-08a6-4428-b5ae-8460deab3c54

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by NPL Management Ltd, which is seeking bids for the acquisition of "Cryogenic Sample Preparation Equipment". This tender falls under the "Microscopes" category within the goods industry. The procurement, currently in the Tender stage, is expected to close on 15th May 2017. The delivery location for the equipment is in London, United Kingdom, with a total estimated value of £300,000. This procurement will utilize an open procedure method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those focused on high-resolution imaging and analysis technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in cryogenic technologies and mass spectrometry imaging methodologies. Winning this contract could facilitate expansion and innovation in the field, enhancing the capabilities of the contracting authority in biological sample analysis.

## Notice

Introduction to the procurement. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) methods provide a powerful platform for high-throughput, high-resolution and high-sensitivity label-free 3D chemical analysis. However, there are critical limitations for the analysis of biological samples. The cryogenic sample preparative equipment, we are seeking to purchase, will expand our existing MSI infrastructure and enable us the development of measurement methodologies tailored specifically to biological samples (bacteria, bacterial biofilms, cells, tissues etc.) The equipment will significantly enhance our exiting capabilities, placing us in the position to pioneer the development of MSI metrology and methodologies specifically tailored to study biological samples such as bacteria, bacterial biofilms, cells and tissues. The system will enable imaging of cryogenically prepared samples with unprecedented detail and resolution by our unique instrumental capabilities, including the revolutionary 3D OrbiSIMS. There is a gap in our infrastructure, which have to be filled in order to provide a comprehensive instrumental set-up, uniquely suited to study biological samples. This includes: Sample cryo-preparation system, including high pressure freezer, sample plunger and freeze substitution system; these capabilities will enable preparation and measurements of bacterial samples in frozen-hydrated state by high-vacuum of MS instruments. The immobilisation of water reduces ultrastructural reorganisation and the loss or translocation of exo-/endogenous molecules, which occurs with dehydration. Our revolutionary 3D OrbiSIMS instrument is already equipped with state-of-the-art cryo sample handling interface (Leica) allowing direct use of cryogenic samples and sample interchange between other cryo- instruments equipped with the Leica system. Compatible sample preparation capabilities will allow us to develop methodologies and to perform studies in a highly controlled and efficient manner, ensuring sample stability and minimal sample handling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98f423e-2bab-4d24-a432-d9539b2610b3 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2017 - 13 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NPL MANAGEMENT LTD |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2017 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98f423e-2bab-4d24-a432-d9539b2610b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b98f423e-2bab-4d24-a432-d9539b2610b3
  12th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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