---
title: "Refeyn 2MP mass photometer."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719029"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-01-12"
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# Refeyn 2MP mass photometer.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719029

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a Refeyn 2MP mass photometer in a tender process. The procurement method was "limited", and the tender stage was "award". The contract was valued at £158,155 and signed on January 12, 2023. The procurement is in the goods category and aims to measure molecules interacting in Edinburgh BioQuarter. Key deadlines and dates were not specified.

This tender for the Refeyn 2MP mass photometer provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the biotechnology or scientific equipment industry. The University of Edinburgh sought a unique system for measuring molecules, creating a niche opportunity for businesses with expertise in single-molecule scattering technology. Businesses interested in providing specialised scientific equipment related to molecule mass measurements would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

A mass photometer to measure molecules interacting, through alterations in mass and for recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) the difference between an empty and full capsid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a 2MP mass photometer which offers a fit for purpose mechanism to assess quality and monitor recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV), and has the benefit of measuring proteins, DNA, and extracellular vesicles (EVS).

### Procurement Information

The Refeyn Two mass photometer is the only commercially available system providing single-molecule scattering contrast of sufficient quality, reproducibility and stability to allow for direct correlation to molecule mass, essential for this service. A range of licensed IP rights protects this functionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468509 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £158,155 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468509

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468509
  Refeyn 2MP mass photometer. - A mass photometer to measure molecules interacting, through alterations in mass and for recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) the difference between an empty and full capsid.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719029
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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