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title: "CR-UK FU Lab Equipment Purchase Mini Competition"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536006"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2018-03-20"
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# CR-UK FU Lab Equipment Purchase Mini Competition

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536006

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure lab equipment specifically for the Cancer Research UK in a mini-competition titled "CR-UK FU Lab Equipment Purchase". This process is part of an open procurement method within the goods category, aimed at enhancing the Formulation Unit’s capabilities in producing experimental anti-cancer drugs. The award date was signed on 15th February 2018, and the procurement process has since been completed at the university's Glasgow location. The unit requires a Liquid Chromatography mass spectrometry instrument, which is essential for developing and testing new anti-cancer agents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in high-performance analytical instruments. Companies that can provide installation, customer support, and ongoing maintenance services for such specialised equipment will be well-positioned to compete. With the University of Strathclyde's emphasis on modern technology to support medical advancements, suppliers offering innovative solutions in the education and healthcare sectors can leverage this contract to expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Formulation Unit within the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences provides the Cancer Research UK with facilities to produce experimental anti-cancer drugs for clinical trials in patients. The Unit has the ability to formulate, test and manufacture new anti-cancer agents for clinical trial. Analytical methods are developed to test stability and to allow shelf life prediction of the new formulations. Analytical testing continues during the clinical phase to ensure continued product performance. To be able to support the progress of anti-cancer compounds or products the Unit requires modern and performing to the highest standard analytical equipment. The University of Strathclyde required a Liquid Chromatography mass spectrometry instrument for CRUK, including installation, customer support, delivery, installation and commissioning, and warranty and subsequent maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde required a Liquid Chromatography mass spectrometry instrument for CRUK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313956 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £208,664 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX UK LIMITED (OPERATING AS SCIEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313956

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313956
  CR-UK FU Lab Equipment Purchase Mini Competition - The Formulation Unit within the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences provides the Cancer Research UK with facilities to produce experimental anti-cancer drugs for clinical trials in patients. The Unit has the ability to formulate, test and manufacture new anti-cancer agents for clinical trial. Analytical methods are developed to test stability and to allow shelf life prediction of the new formulations. Analytical testing continues during the clinical phase to ensure continued product performance. To be able to support the progress of anti-cancer compounds or products the Unit requires modern and performing to the highest standard analytical equipment. The University of Strathclyde required a Liquid Chromatography mass spectrometry instrument for CRUK, including installation, customer support, delivery, installation and commissioning, and warranty and subsequent maintenance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536006

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