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title: "Automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (LEAP HDX)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06612c"
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# Automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (LEAP HDX)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06612c

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for an Automated Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange (LEAP HDX) system designed to interface with mass spectrometers. This procurement falls under the laboratory and precision equipment category, indicating a focus on innovative laboratory technologies. The contract, valued at £168,843.90, began on 24th October 2025 and will conclude on 23rd October 2027. The involved supplier, Trajan Scientific Americas Inc, is based in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. This procurement was carried out under a "Below threshold - unknown" procedure, reflecting specialised requirements tailored to Exeter's demanding research applications, particularly in protein deuterium labelling.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers of laboratory equipment that specialise in integrating advanced technologies with existing scientific infrastructure, especially those with experience in protein analysis and mass spectrometer interfacing. The contract facilitates engagement with a renowned educational institution, potentially opening paths for future collaborations in high-precision scientific domains. Businesses that excel in developing bespoke laboratory solutions, such as protease digestion technology, are optimally positioned to benefit from similar procurement undertakings in the UK educational sector.

## Notice

1 of Automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (LEAP HDX) system for interfacing with a mass spectrometer. We require an integrated and automated system with the capacity to carry out deuterium labelling of proteins (including membrane proteins) and protease digestion for delivery of labelled peptides to a mass spectrometer. The equipment is very specialised for interfacing with our other equipment and in the combination of automation, a filtration system for lipid/detergent removal from membrane protein samples along with software that can carry out the required data analysis. We are experienced in this field and Trajan Scientific are the only company able to provide a solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019054-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,843 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAJAN SCIENTIFIC AMERICAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019054-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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