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title: "Automated Dissolution Platform for CMAC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c06"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2023-10-13"
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# Automated Dissolution Platform for CMAC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c06

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement process for an Automated Dissolution Platform for CMAC. The project aims to establish an agreement for the supply of the platform, with an estimated value of £310,000. Interested parties must register their interest by 20th October 2023. The platform is intended for the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde, requiring capabilities for dissolution testing, media preparation, spectroscopy, and data storage. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase.

This tender for the Automated Dissolution Platform for CMAC at the University of Strathclyde presents an opportunity for businesses in the automation system industry. Companies specializing in analytical equipment, software development, and data management are well-suited to compete. Due to the nature of the project, businesses offering advanced technological solutions and maintenance services for laboratory equipment may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process opens doors for innovation and collaboration within the analytical equipment sector.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish an agreement for the supply of an Automated Dissolution Platform for CMAC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CMAC is looking transform its dissolution testing capability with the addition of a fully automated system to our existing world class analytical facilities in the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. Dissolution testing is a key part of our overall analytical capability, supporting our extensive research programme and our partnerships with Tier 1 (industrial pharmaceutical) partners. The new equipment must be able to perform multiple 100 % unattended dissolution runs including media preparation, vacuum de-gassing, gravimetric vessel filling, multiple sample additions, sampling (resident probe and auto-lift), in vessel temperature monitoring, filtration, fast media change in line with USP requirements whilst running a test and self-cleaning. It must also be possible to obtain results in real-time with integrated spectroscopy (eg UV-Vis) and/or collect samples offline for different analytical techniques such as HPLC. In line with CMAC's digital agenda, the software must be able to communicate with other physical testing equipment like fully automated hardness testers, balances, loss on drying equipment to generate a report of the test runs and store all data in standard formats. It must also be able to connect to an external database and have options for bidirectional OPC (Open Platform Communication) to interface with control software to read data and start runs. It is anticipated 3 years servicing of the equipment will also be covered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030339-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 14:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030339-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746488
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=746488
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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