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title: "Biolayer Interferometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797343"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Biolayer Interferometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797343

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, conducted a procurement process for a Biolayer Interferometer (BLI) instrument, categorised under "Education" with a CPV code of 38000000 in the goods industry category. This open procurement, concluded with the award dated 28th July 2025, saw the contract awarded to Gator Bio. The BLI instrument is set to be housed within the Biomolecular and Assay Core Facility at the university's Institute for Regeneration and Repair, aiming to foster collaboration in the Edinburgh BioQuarter. A tender process was held with submissions due by 13th May 2025, facilitated electronically, highlighting the emphasis on innovative procurement processes.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in biomolecular technology and scientific instrumentation. Companies like suppliers of advanced biolayer interferometry equipment can find robust opportunities to collaborate with educational institutions of high repute. Large-scale suppliers, such as those with previous experience in biomolecular interactions and related technologies, would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those capable of offering electronic procurement services. Furthermore, the procurement process is open to international bids, expanding potential business networks and partnerships across borders.

## Notice

The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, RegenerativeMedicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).

Renewal: Optional additional years of warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540621 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,464 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £186,705 |

## 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 | GATOR BIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540621
- 29 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529122
  Biolayer Interferometer - The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540621
  Biolayer Interferometer - The Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) instrument will be housed within the existing Biomolecular and Assay Core (BMAC) Facility, in space provided by the newly established Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The IRR unites the Centres for Inflammation Research, Regenerative Medicine, and Reproductive Health with Chemistry and Translational Hubs in the Edinburgh BioQuarter; an environment supporting colocation and collaboration between practitioners of science, engineering and medicine. The equipment will be managed and supported by the established BMAC team. The facility is staffed by the Manager (Co-Lead), an expert in biomolecular techniques, supported by a specialist and two senior research technicians. This team collectively has considerable experience of measuring biomolecular interactions, including Luminex immunoassay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and mass photometry (MP).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797343
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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