---
title: "Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067084"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067084

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, UK, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of a Fluorescence-detected Taylor Dispersion Analyser. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted through a direct award method, with the final award dated 24th April 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £245,403, spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The procurement process was initiated due to unique technical capabilities offered by the Fida Neo system, essential for the University's biomolecular interaction analyses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly benefiting suppliers with specialised instruments and technology in fluorescence-based system analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like FIDA Biosystems ApS, which possess proprietary technology for complex matrices analysis, are well-positioned to compete in this sector. This contract facilitates a collaborative atmosphere for innovation-driven businesses to showcase unique technical competences and establish long-term partnerships with leading academic institutions.

## Notice

Supply and installation of the following equipment, along with associated services: * Fida Neo System UV * Fida Neo 480 Detector * Kinetics Software Module * Installation, training and freight * Two-year Full Coverage Service Agreement The system is a fluorescence-based capillary flow instrument for accurate quantification of particle size (hydrodynamic radius), fluorescence intensity and fluorescence ratiometric emission monitoring.

### Procurement Information

The FidaNeo system provides capability for analysing biomolecular interactions directly in solution using proprietary FIDA technology, enabling measurement of binding affinity and molecular size changes in complex matrices such as serum or lipid nanodisc systems. No instruments other than the Fida Neo could be identified that are capable of making the required measurements. No other instrument researched was capable of measuring the sub-nanometer size changes associated with protein conformational change (e.g. upon a drug binding to its target protein), nor did any other instrument researched provide the complementary readouts of fluorescence intensity required for quantifying particle concentration, quantifying fluorescent labelling efficiency, and measuring fluorescence quenching) and fluorescence ratiometric emission monitoring (required for measuring protein-drug binding).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037469-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,402 |
| Contracts value | £245,402 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIDA BIOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037469-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025864-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025850-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037469-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025864-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025850-2026
  20th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fidabio.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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