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title: "CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c4a"
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# CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c4a

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## Summary

The University of Lancaster recently completed a procurement process through a direct award for the acquisition of specialised equipment titled "CTrap for North West: Equipment for Visualization of Single Molecular Biomolecular Dynamics for Biosciences." This procurement, valued at £1,047,774, was targeted to obtain the C-Trap® Dymo 300 from LUMICKS B.V. due to its unique technical capabilities and exclusive rights. Located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, the University of Lancaster is a public authority operating under the UK's sub-central government category. The contract was signed on 8th September 2025, with the procurement stage marked as complete, and involves a delivery period extending to 7th September 2027.

This direct award procurement, recognising the specialised nature of the equipment, provides exclusive business opportunities particularly for large technology firms specialising in advanced scientific installations and medical equipment. Given LUMICKS B.V.'s role within this procurement, businesses developing unique intellectual properties or those holding singular technical advantages may find similar opportunities for collaboration with academic institutions. This setting propels growth for businesses focused on delivering niche, high-tech solutions to complex scientific challenges, underlining the potential for fostering innovative partnerships and leveraging exclusive product capabilities in niche markets.

## Notice

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap(r) Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

### Procurement Information

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap(r) Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061691-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,047,774 |
| Contracts value | £1,047,774 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LUMICKS; LUMICKS B. V. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061691-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050818-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050597-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061691-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050818-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050597-2025
  21st August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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