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title: "(NU/1681) Supply and Installation of Two FPLC Chromatography Systems"
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# (NU/1681) Supply and Installation of Two FPLC Chromatography Systems

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-674e9155-a502-407b-aa4d-0a96897d98e5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has issued a tender for the supply and installation of two FPLC chromatography systems, classified under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. This contract is valued at £96,352 and falls within the goods procurement category. The tender period has concluded, with the contract award announced on 22nd June 2021, and the contract is scheduled to run from 23rd June 2021 until 23rd June 2022. The required systems are to be delivered and installed in England, with training provided for staff.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those capable of supplying semi-autonomous chromatography systems with user-friendly features and low maintenance requirements. Companies capable of providing comprehensive training and support for such equipment would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should especially consider engaging with this type of contract, as it is designed to accommodate their specifications and capabilities.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of twochromatography systems (FPLC) for the purification of various recombinant proteins in both preparative and analytical scales. * The systems need to be semi-autonomous so that experiments can be left to run unattended * The systems need to be easy to use but with the ability to run complicated programmed steps if needed * The systems must have relatively low maintenance requirements from the user * PCs to support the equipment should be included in the response * Cold cabinets to house the systems will be provided by the department * The supplier will provide free delivery and installation of the systems. The supplier will provide training on the machines to all relevant staff, including for daily, weekly and monthly maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440329b6-c27f-4e9c-ab49-683ef6b91df7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,352 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440329b6-c27f-4e9c-ab49-683ef6b91df7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440329b6-c27f-4e9c-ab49-683ef6b91df7
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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