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title: "2024-25/4278a- Supply of a Protein Purification System"
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# 2024-25/4278a- Supply of a Protein Purification System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-960a62fd-dbac-4090-a833-255bc2a57f72

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is procuring a Protein Purification System through an open procedure. This tender is classified under chromatographs in the CPV scheme and is designated for delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and was published on 12th March 2026, with the tender period ending on 13th April 2026 at 10:00 BST. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3rd May 2026 and will run until 3rd May 2027. The procurement is focused on goods acquisition with a budget of £70,000.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in chromatography systems, particularly those capable of supplying protein purification solutions with advanced software for operation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses proficient in manufacturing well-engineered chromatography equipment suitable for integration in cold cabinets or rooms have the potential to establish or expand their presence in academic and research facilities through this contract with a leading educational institution.

## Notice

The School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a Protein Purification System. A well-engineered and constructed chromatography system is required for protein purification (0.1-500 mg scale) by standard methods (e.g., gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity chromatography). The system should be supplied with a fraction collector and be compatible with installation in a cold cabinet or cold room to house the chromatography system, and fraction collector. The system should be controlled by an attached PC via versatile and user-friendly software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4fd35e-f109-422a-ad4f-f0dc3902e564 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4fd35e-f109-422a-ad4f-f0dc3902e564

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4fd35e-f109-422a-ad4f-f0dc3902e564
  12th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Chromatographs./T66XNN66A4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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