---
title: "Automated Patch Clamp"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041dbf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2023-11-29"
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# Automated Patch Clamp

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041dbf

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for an Automated Patch Clamp to Nanion Technologies GmbH. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiation method without the publication of a contract notice. The University's requirement for this instrument was due to technical reasons, as it is the only solution meeting their research needs, including high and low throughput modes, microfluidic capability, fluoride-free chips compatibility, and direct micro biosampling from recording wells. The contract, worth £760,000, was signed on 29th November 2023.

This tender for the procurement of an automated patch clamp instrument provides an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Companies well-suited for this tender should have expertise in supplying specialised laboratory equipment and technologies. The University of Exeter, as the buying organisation, presents this opportunity in the goods sector within the UK, opening avenues for growth and collaboration with the university in advancing research and innovation within the field.

## Notice

To procure an automated patch clamp instrument.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The solution can only be procured from one supplier for technical reasons.

### Procurement Information

The University has a requirement for an Automated Patch Clamp. The required instrument is the only solution that can achieve all of the University's research needs. This includes but is not limited to: the ability to be used in both high throughput and low throughput mode, microfluidic capability, compatibility with fluoride-free chips and the ability to carry out micro bio sampling directly from the recording wells.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035237-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £760,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANION TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035237-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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