--- title: "260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, training, Ancillary Items and Consumables" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a023" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a023" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a023.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a023.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2026-05-22" --- # 260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, training, Ancillary Items and Consumables Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a023 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a023) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a023.json) ## Summary Queen's University Belfast has released a public tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of a peptide synthesizer and associated maintenance, training, ancillary items, and consumables. This procurement aims to support The Future Medicines Institute's goals of developing novel therapeutics by establishing reliable in-house peptide synthesis capability. The tender, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, will be conducted using an open procurement method. Located in Belfast (UKN06), this tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 18th June 2026 and enquiries open until 11th June 2026. Subsequent award decisions are anticipated by 6th August 2026, with the contract beginning on 7th August 2026, and an optional extension available for up to ten years. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those experienced in lab and precision instruments. Small to medium enterprises potentially serve well, especially those capable of providing robust post-sale support, including training and maintenance. Given its focus on peptide synthesis, companies with expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals might find this contract aligns with their growth strategies. Collaborative efforts in research and practical application can be enhanced through this initiative, allowing businesses to expand their footprint within the academic research sector while contributing to impactful scientific advancements. ## Notice Queen's University Belfast - The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) intends to procure a peptide synthesis solution comprising equipment, associated consumables, and appropriate maintenance and support arrangements to enable in house peptide synthesis capability. * Establishment of a reliable, in house peptide synthesis capability aligned to research delivery requirements. * Provision of supplier support, including training, to ensure competent and effective operation by authorised users. * Delivery of scalable synthesis capability to support routine generation of short peptides and time efficient synthesis of longer peptide sequences. * Enablement of consistent, reproducible outputs to meet ongoing and future research needs. The Future Medicines Institute (FMI) is focused on the identification and development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic approaches. The required capability will support experimental workflows by enabling the generation of peptide materials essential to underpin these research activities, contributing to institutional strategic objectives in advanced therapeutics. The solution is expected to support broader academic use, enabling access across relevant research groups and maximising utilisation. This will facilitate collaborative research activity and enhance overall institutional research capability and impact. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: option to extend maintenance, software updates or development, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment. ### Planning Information Summary of Informal Preliminary Market Engagement:- Queen’s University Belfast has conducted Preliminary Market Engagement with several suppliers in order to: • develop the understanding of our requirements and the proposed approach to the procurement. • gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market could respond to a tender in relation to this requirement • identify potential suppliers for the requirement. • understand potential lead times. • gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement. • communicate sustainability targets and minimum requirements to confirm the market has the capability to deliver on these. • identify opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of the requirement. The information gathered from PME will be used to shape any forthcoming procurement strategy to ensure that requirements can be subject to reasonable competitive tension. Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for any future tender exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047590-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 22 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT7 1NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 37315100 - Synthesisers - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 09:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047590-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 21:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047452-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047590-2026 22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047452-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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