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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-b092f71d-e88d-418f-b0b9-23f14445a3f1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield conducted a tender for the procurement of equipment, specifically liquid chromatography and protein/vector purification systems, essential for the manufacture of gene therapy drugs and treatments. This procurement falls under the biomedical equipment industry category and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract period runs from 31 January 2022 to 17 April 2027, with an estimated total value of £950,000. The process was initiated as a negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition, following a published notice on 7 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in the supply of biomedical equipment and related installation services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver sophisticated laboratory technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this area may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The demand for high-quality liquid chromatography systems in the healthcare and research sectors highlights a potential growth avenue for suppliers who can meet the rigorous specifications and support services required by the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

Purchase of various liquid chromatography and protein/vector purification systems, their installation, consumables, service and maintenance for installation at the new Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre in Sheffield between 2022 and 2027 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) on 7 January 2022. Regulation 32 of PCR 2015 was applied as in 32. (2) (b) (ii) and 32. (5) (a) The first purchase was for one 'AKTA Avant 150' for cPS122k with up to 2 additional 'AKTA Avant 150's' and 3 x 'AKTA Pilot 600S's' possibly being purchased between 2022 and 2027 up to PS950,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe91764e-b123-4450-9f1d-fcacf00d1fc3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 17 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,419 |
| 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 UK LTD (CYTIVA |

## 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

- 23 Feb 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe91764e-b123-4450-9f1d-fcacf00d1fc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe91764e-b123-4450-9f1d-fcacf00d1fc3
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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