--- title: "Supply of a Semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2025-04-25" --- # Supply of a Semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is seeking to procure a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system, with the tender process currently at the tender stage. The procurement, categorised under Education within the industry category, involves the provision of both equipment and associated services for the Drug Discovery Unit research laboratory located in Dundee. Key dates for this open procedure include a tender submission deadline on 16th May 2025, by 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing on the same day. The electronic submission method is facilitated through Public Contracts Scotland. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and pharmacological technologies. Businesses that can provide high-fidelity, precision instruments for ion channel research and mechanistic studies would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can ensure the provision of service and maintenance over a potential 10-year span may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, fostering long-term collaboration with an esteemed educational institution like the University of Dundee. ## Notice This requirement is for a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system and associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance. The equipment shall be situated within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) research laboratory and will form part of a facility supporting a wide range of academic and translational research projects. The system will provide researchers with the ability to conduct high-fidelity, whole-cell patch clamp recordings from cells and subcellular structures, as well as support advanced pharmacological experiments with external and internal perfusion control. This technology will greatly enhance the facility's capacity for ion channel research, mechanistic studies, and pharmacological screening. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This requirement is for a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system and associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance. The equipment shall be situated within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) research laboratory and will form part of a facility supporting a wide range of academic and translational research projects. The system will provide researchers with the ability to conduct high-fidelity, whole-cell patch clamp recordings from cells and subcellular structures, as well as support advanced pharmacological experiments with external and internal perfusion control. This technology will greatly enhance the facility's capacity for ion channel research, mechanistic studies, and pharmacological screening. Options: Possible purchase of subsequent service and maintenance provision to a maximum of 10 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529004 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529004 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=1 25th April 2025 - Master ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=2 25th April 2025 - Statement of Requirement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=3 25th April 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=4 25th April 2025 - Quality Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=5 25th April 2025 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=6 25th April 2025 - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR529004&idx=7 25th April 2025 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529004 Supply of a Semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system - This requirement is for a semi-automated planar patch clamp benchtop system and associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance. The equipment shall be situated within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) research laboratory and will form part of a facility supporting a wide range of academic and translational research projects. The system will provide researchers with the ability to conduct high-fidelity, whole-cell patch clamp recordings from cells and subcellular structures, as well as support advanced pharmacological experiments with external and internal perfusion control. This technology will greatly enhance the facility's capacity for ion channel research, mechanistic studies, and pharmacological screening. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=797214 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797214 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797214.json.