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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1091 Protein Purifier"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-1091 Protein Purifier

Buyer: UKRI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea5a51d2-2f05-47a0-baff-41ea271d117a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1091 Protein Purifier" was conducted by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) authority, based at Polaris House in Swindon, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on chromatographs, with a total contract value of £49,969. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 23rd December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The tender was concluded on 22nd December 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and protein purification systems. Businesses that design, manufacture, or supply modular protein purification systems are particularly well-suited to engage in this procurement. The UKRI's facility, which supports various scientific disciplines, may also encourage broader participation from companies with expertise in biological and biochemical sample handling.

## Notice

ISIS neutron and muon source, STFC is a world class research facility in the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory based on the Harwell campus. Our suite of instruments use neutrons and muons to study structural and dynamic properties of materials at the atomic scale. Our science spans a wide range of disciplines, from magnetism to cultural heritage, engineering to food science, and chemistry to environmental science. ISIS houses two biology laboratories, providing specialist equipment and expertise for the preparation, characterisation and handling of biological and biochemical samples. These may include nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and bacterial cell cultures. We assist visiting scientists in preparing, checking, and optimising samples for ISIS instrument beam time. As part of preparation and characterisation of proteins, we are seeking to buy a column-based protein purification system which is fully modular. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f28dd0-e27c-431d-8db3-cd16254d1023 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,969 |
| 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 | UKRI |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f28dd0-e27c-431d-8db3-cd16254d1023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f28dd0-e27c-431d-8db3-cd16254d1023
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=556559339
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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