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title: "1920-59-RIS-LW - ERDF Funded - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR a Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) imaging Mass Spectrometer, micro Computerised Tomography (micro CT) scanner and Atomic Force Microscopy-Raman (AFM-Raman) Spectrometer"
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# 1920-59-RIS-LW - ERDF Funded - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR a Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) imaging Mass Spectrometer, micro Computerised Tomography (micro CT) scanner and Atomic Force Microscopy-Raman (AFM-Raman) Spectrometer

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99dfed35-ddcf-4b3a-b72e-a35f3475b28f

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University is inviting tenders for the procurement of advanced scientific instruments, specifically a Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) imaging Mass Spectrometer, a micro Computerised Tomography (micro CT) scanner, and an Atomic Force Microscopy-Raman (AFM-Raman) Spectrometer. This tender falls under the category of instruments for checking physical characteristics, with a total value of £1,025,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period having ended on 12 March 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2024, and will primarily benefit sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and agriculture, with delivery expected at the university's Sheffield location.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in producing high-precision scientific instruments, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in technology related to molecular analysis, imaging systems, or medical application development are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's focus on enhancing efficacy and safety testing, product compliance, and innovative product development could create significant growth potential for successful bidders in various sectors, including chemical manufacturing and healthcare.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded substantial funding by the European Regional Development Fund to create the Sheffield Testing Imaging and Characterisation Centre. As part of this funding instrumentation for Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) (Lot 1), High Resolution Benchtop Micro Computerised Tomography (Lot 2) and Atomic Force Microscopy-Raman (AFM-Raman) Spectroscopy (Lot 3) will be purchased. The project is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding The Northern Powerhouse is a key aspect of this Government's approach to addressing the productivity gap in the North and ensuring a stronger, more sustainable economy for all parts of the UK. Alongside over EUR1.5 billion of European Regional Development Fund support for businesses and communities across the North, the government has awarded PS3.4 billion in three rounds of Growth Deals across the Northern Powerhouse. The likely use of the MALDI Mass Spectrometer will be in the analysis of molecules in a range of biological and chemical samples. Industry sectors that this will impact will be: Chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, forensic testing, agricultural product manufacturers and food & beverage companies. The benefits / likely outcomes are efficacy and safety testing of existing or new products (validated research materials for marketing purposes, compliance with product regulations). Also, identification of mode of action of products (novel used of existing products). The likely use of the Integrated AFM-Raman Imaging System will be in biotech, pharmaceuticals, high precision engineering, NHS, and Private healthcare centres and SMEs developing new products. The likely use of the MicroCT (Computerised Tomography) Scanner will be in private healthcare centres and SMEs developing bone implants for downstream analysis. Companies undertaking R&D in biomaterials and bone material science applications in geology and environmental analysis. The benefits / likely outcomes are development of new materials for bone formation and regeneration. Non-destructive analysis of implants and testing of novel drugs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aea6fb-3f03-4609-bdca-ff3fa076fcd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 26 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,025,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,744 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUESCIENTIFIC; HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aea6fb-3f03-4609-bdca-ff3fa076fcd1
- 4 Feb 2021 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5addb7f5-a285-4d40-a506-e52256e22262

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aea6fb-3f03-4609-bdca-ff3fa076fcd1
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5addb7f5-a285-4d40-a506-e52256e22262
  4th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

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