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title: "Automated crystallisation plate storage and imaging device"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042e2f"
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# Automated crystallisation plate storage and imaging device

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e2f

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## Summary

The University of York has completed a tender process for the provision of an Automated crystallisation plate storage and imaging device for protein crystallography experiments. The procurement falls under the goods category with a total contract value of GBP 300,000. The tender was open to international bidders and was awarded to SWISSCI Limited. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buying organisation is the University of York located in York, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. The University of York, being a public body governed by public law, carried out the tender process. The procurement stage has now transitioned from the tender phase to the award stage, with the contract already signed. Potential suppliers should note that the deadline for bid submission was on February 19, 2024, which ended up receiving two bids, one coming from an SME. Interested businesses should consider monitoring similar procurement processes to enhance their business growth opportunities.

## Notice

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of an Automated crystallisation plate storage and imaging device for protein crystallography experiments in accordance with the enclosed Invitation to Tender (ITT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of York is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of an Automated crystallisation plate storage and imaging device for protein crystallography experiments in accordance with this Invitation to Tender (ITT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009113-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWISSCI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009113-2024
- 18 Jan 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001739-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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