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title: "Non-contact Nano/Pico Spotter"
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# Non-contact Nano/Pico Spotter

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbe43b15-4bf1-4021-b050-729af08c8ec6

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## Summary

The Sheffield Hallam University has recently completed a procurement process for a "Non-contact Nano/Pico Spotter" classified under the industry category of Measuring and control equipment. The tender, identified as CW266-JA, was awarded to SWIFT ANALYTICAL LIMITED following a direct award procurement method. The contract period starts on 17th March 2023, with a total value of £119,900.88. The tender period ended on 25th November 2022, and the procurement authority can be contacted at strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk.

This awarded contract presents business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Measuring and Control Equipment sector. Companies capable of supplying high-tech equipment and meeting the specifications detailed in the tender, such as Swift Analytical Limited, could compete effectively in similar procurement processes. The contracting authority, Sheffield Hallam University, aims to foster innovation and research by partnering with suitable businesses for such specialized equipment procurement needs.

## Notice

Non-contact Nano/Pico Spotter for spotting matrices/enzymes/derivatization reagents and calibration standards onto samples prior to mass spectrometry imaging. The device must be supplied with: A minimum of 6 channels A spotting resolution of 1mm The ability to spot between 50 pl and 2ml of reagent solution. A camera with appropriate software: allowing vision guided definition of the target position for dispensing reagent spots. On board volume calibration Competition Waiver Form Template Version 7 updated 16.11.2021 The ability to handle organic solvents such as ethanol / methanol / acetonitrile and mixtures of the solvents with water which are used to dissolve standards / reference compounds On board and PC (Windows based) control interfaces A customisable substrate bed with holders for microscope slides and Waters MALDI targets (suitable for Select Series MRT instruments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff21b66f-5809-4f6e-9352-5910e7f97ebc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2023 - 17 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,900 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWIFT ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2022 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff21b66f-5809-4f6e-9352-5910e7f97ebc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff21b66f-5809-4f6e-9352-5910e7f97ebc
  8th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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