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title: "Purchase of a modern multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifuge"
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# Purchase of a modern multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifuge

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed65b21-6344-46f5-acaa-ceac3f317c0f

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a modern multiwavelength analytical ultracentrifuge, classified under the industry category "Laboratory centrifuges and accessories" (CPV code 42931100). This procurement process, which sought competitive bids in accordance with university regulations, is in the award stage. The procurement method was a single action tender. The contract period starts on 1st August 2024 and ends on 31st July 2025, with the tender period concluding on 17th July 2024. The delivery location is Norwich, with the specific postal code NR4 7TJ. Key contact for this procurement is Joe P. Jackson, reachable via joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of analytical laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in biochemistry and biophysics laboratory tools. Although it is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a strong portfolio in molecular characterisation tools will find this procurement appealing. BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract. Businesses able to offer competitive, state-of-the-art technologies similar to this awarded contract might find future opportunities with similar requirements beneficial to their growth.

## Notice

This is for the provision of a new analytical ultracentrifuge (AUC) that will be able to monitor sedimenting samples at multiple wavelengths for the characterisation of proteins and other macromolecules. The AUC is an essential piece of equipment for any biochemistry or biophysical laboratory. It is the gold standard for measuring molecular masses of particles within a solution. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4860873-b69d-4cd2-96a9-aa77c443b6a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive bids were sought in accordance to university regulations |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4860873-b69d-4cd2-96a9-aa77c443b6a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4860873-b69d-4cd2-96a9-aa77c443b6a8
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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