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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a 5 Stage Mixed- Suspension, Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) system"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a 5 Stage Mixed- Suspension, Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04366d

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process to appoint Alconbury Weston Limited for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a 5-stage Mixed-Suspension, Mixed-Product-Removal (MSMPR) system for their Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC) research facility at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow. This contract, valued at GBP 246,565, spans various deadlines from initial tender publication on 2nd May 2024 to contract signing on 5th December 2024. The process was part of an open procedure under the CPV classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. 

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in automated process control systems and advanced chemical reaction equipment. The tender specifically addressed the need for compatibility with high-level automated control systems and advanced analytical capabilities, making it well-suited for highly technical SMEs with experience in similar cutting-edge research environments. The implementation of this high-specification research equipment allows businesses engaged in developing and supplying technologically advanced instrumentation to expand their market presence in the academic and high-impact industrial research sectors.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice relates to the contract appointed to a sole supplier to provide the Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC) with a 5 stage Mixed-Suspension, Mixed-Product-Removal (MSMPR) system to operate in their existing world class research facility in the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. As a research centre focusing on delivering high impact industrially relevant research with a broad portfolio of funding streams from government funded research through pre-competitive and confidential projects, CMAC required a new MSMPR to enhance their capability and continue to drive their Quality by Digital design initiative.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University, on behalf of CMAC, procured a 5-stage MSMPR. CMAC was looking for a new 5-stage MSMPR capable of automated external PC monitoring and control with capability to interface to advanced process control (APC) systems. Although the system is intended primarily for crystallisation, it must also be capable of chemical reactions.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option. In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040979-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £246,565 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCONBURY WESTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040979-2024
- 2 May 2024 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014177-2024
- 1 Feb 2024 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003393-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758101
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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