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title: "Crystallisation Robot"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85a696c6-34da-47a1-b601-d9ba925a8868"
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# Crystallisation Robot

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a696c6-34da-47a1-b601-d9ba925a8868

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England, recently completed the procurement process for a "Crystallisation Robot," which falls under the industry category of installation services of laboratory equipment. This procurement commenced as an open tender and was published on 12 December 2016. The tender period concluded on 6 January 2017, with contract execution scheduled from 31 January to 28 February 2017. This project aimed to establish a high-throughput, automated system for protein crystallisation within a multi-user facility funded by the university.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and automation technologies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in high-throughput systems and a track record in laboratory installations would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future contracts, aligning their offerings with the needs of educational institutions and research facilities seeking advanced scientific apparatus.

## Notice

As part of a multi-user facility based in the department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and funded by the University of Sheffield, a high-throughput, automated system is required for protein crystallisation, screen optimization and plate viewing. The system must be capable of fast, reliable, reproducibility of crystallisation screens. Additional information: .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56faba3f-6598-40a4-ad72-cb78f794d069 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 2 Mar 2017 |
| 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FORMULATRIX; TTP LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56faba3f-6598-40a4-ad72-cb78f794d069
- 12 Dec 2016 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db92e7b-4d95-4f1b-8b8d-b2931d26e11c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56faba3f-6598-40a4-ad72-cb78f794d069
  20th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db92e7b-4d95-4f1b-8b8d-b2931d26e11c
  12th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

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