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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785630"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2024-12-12"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785630

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System" in the education industry category. The contracting authority sought a single supplier to supply, deliver, install, and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system at their campus in Glasgow. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Key dates include the contract being signed on 10th December 2024, with the process fully concluded by 12th December 2024. The main procurement category is goods, specifically chromatography equipment.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-performance liquid chromatography systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Waters Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given their agility and specialised capabilities. Such opportunities can lead to substantial business growth by gaining contracts with prestigious institutions like the University of Strathclyde, thereby elevating their market presence and expanding their portfolio of high-profile projects.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system on campus at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system at the University of Strathclyde. A single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The Contracting Authority will require the successful supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: The offered system must be a high-performance liquid chromatography system 1 The offered system must be fully bio-inert/biocompatible or similar to minimise absorption and chelation of biomolecules to the flow path 2 The system must be capable of withstanding high concentration salt mobile phases commonly used for SEC, HIC and IEX chromatography 3 The system must be capable of pressures up to at least 1000 bar 4 The system must include a two-channel binary pump 5 The binary pump must be capable of delivering flow rates from at least 0.1 to 2 mL/min 6 In relation to the above question, please specify the offered systems flow rate and pressure capabilities

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520101 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,929 |

## 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 1XU |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38522000 - Chromatographic scanners
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520101

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520101
  The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Bio-inert UHPLC System - The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Bio-inert Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) system on campus at the University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785630

## Provenance

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