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title: "School of Biology/BSRC: Mass Photometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a6"
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# School of Biology/BSRC: Mass Photometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a6

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## Summary

The procurement process administered by the University of St Andrews has reached the award stage for the contract involving the purchase of a Mass Photometer for the School of Biology/BSRC. This process, identified by the tender ID "BIO/010726/TS/SL", falls under the industry classification for instruments to check physical characteristics, specifically under CPV code 38400000. The contract, valued at £231,853.60, has been awarded to Refeyn, effective from 1st July 2026. Situated in the region of St Andrews (UKM72), this procurement was conducted using a limited method, bypassing the prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique technical characteristics of the required equipment.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in high-precision mass photometry equipment. Companies that can demonstrate unique or superior technical capabilities in this field may find such procurement processes advantageous, especially when they align with the specific needs and stringent requirements of academic and research institutions like the University of St Andrews. Engaging with such contracts allows for business growth through increased visibility, potential collaboration, and long-term partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

TwoMP Mass Photometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TwoMP Mass Photometer Mass Range 30 kDa- 5 MDa Resolution (FWHM) 25 kDa @ 66 kDa 60 kDa @ 660 kDa Mass Precision +- 2% Mass error +- 5% (Single Measurement) Concentration Range 100 pM 100nM Sensitivity:

### Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier/piece of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062393-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £231,853 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REFEYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062393-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836075
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836075
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00111

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