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title: "Tender for a Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (bioAFM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02997e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-03-08"
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# Tender for a Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (bioAFM)

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02997e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Swansea University, which has issued a tender for the procurement of a Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (bioAFM) system as part of the CEAT project, aimed at advancing therapeutic options for ovarian cancer. The project, valued at £2.6 million, is currently at the award stage with an active contract signed on 25 February 2021. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically within the microscopes industry (CPV code: 38510000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the relevant delivery location is Swansea University Medical School, UKL18.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy and related technologies. Companies with capabilities in advanced imaging systems and aftersales support, such as suppliers of microscopy equipment or manufacturers of scientific instruments, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging with Swansea University could also open avenues for collaboration, research partnerships, and further contract opportunities in other academic projects and initiatives.

## Notice

The purchase will include instrumentation to hybrid with the Zeiss 510 confocal capacity currently on site and will include provision to image and force characterise the interactions between target compounds and their intended drug delivery moieties/target cells, using all available AFM data channels (specifically height and mechanical z scale information).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cluster for Epigenomics and Antibody drug conjugate (ADC) Therapeutics (CEAT) is a GBP 2.6m project, led by the Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology (RBGO) group at Swansea University Medical School and is aimed at developing new therapeutics for the treatment of ovarian cancer. The purchase will include instrumentation to hybrid with the Zeiss 510 confocal capacity currently on site and will include provision to image and force characterise the interactions between target compounds and their intended drug delivery moieties/target cells, using all available AFM data channels (specifically height and mechanical z scale information).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004621-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £270,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER AXS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004621-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swansea.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:565617-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345

## Provenance

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