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title: "Equipment including Liquid Chromatography and protein/vector purification systems for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training"
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# Equipment including Liquid Chromatography and protein/vector purification systems for the use in the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments for research and development, education/teaching and training

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f3f67c7-ab35-450c-a4f1-6e9c89c473d4

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the purchase of Equipment including Liquid Chromatography and protein/vector purification systems for the manufacture of gene therapy drugs/treatments. The tender had a value of £215,000 and was classified under Biomedical equipment. The tender was conducted through a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender period ending on 30th August 2022 and a contract period lasting until 30th August 2024 in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement process by the University of Sheffield presents opportunities for businesses specializing in biomedical equipment and installation services. The tender was suitable for SMEs and can be beneficial for companies seeking to engage in research and development, education, or training within the life sciences industry. Interested businesses should consider similar tenders in the future to support their business growth and expansion.

## Notice

Purchase of AKTA Pilot 600R (including computer hardware/software) plus installation services, IQ/OQ, consumables, service and planned maintenance for installation at the new Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre in Sheffield. The intention to award a contract as a 'Negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition' was previously published as a Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (reference: 2022/S 000-000544) dated 7th January 2022 and Contract Award Notice (reference: 2022/S 000-004649) dated 18th February 2022. Regulation 32 of PCR 2015 was applied as in 32. (2) (b) (ii) and 32. (5) (a).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3f145b-6f8c-4f6c-8832-2eb960943628 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3f145b-6f8c-4f6c-8832-2eb960943628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3f145b-6f8c-4f6c-8832-2eb960943628
  7th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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