Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G11XQ
Contact
Jemma Wylie
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a 5 Stage Mixed- Suspension, Mixed-Product Removal (MSMPR) system
Reference number
UOS-31490-2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This PIN is for market research purposes and to highlight to the market an upcoming opportunity to provide the Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC) with a 5 stage Mixed-Suspension, Mixed-Product-Removal (MSMPR) system to operate in their existing world class research facility in the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. As a research centre focusing on delivering high impact industrially relevant research with a broad portfolio of funding streams from government funded research through pre-competitive and confidential projects, CMAC require a new MSMPR to enhance our capability and continue to drive our Quality by Digital design initiative
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
Technology and Innovation Centre, the University of Strathclyde
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University, on behalf of CMAC, are looking to procure a 5-stage MSMPR. It is anticipated that the equipment will offer the following attributes:
- 5-stage MSMPR, with option not to have to run all vessels all the time
- Optional flexibility- Split as 2 and 3 stage modules with capability to connect together for full 5-stage (not essential criteria, but desirable)
- the equipment should offer “fixed items” above lid with options to change vessel volumes accepting there will be limits due to vessel dimensions and flange diameter. Vessel sizes essential = 250ml to 1L and desirable = 250ml up to 5L
- Control system that we can interface PAT to, extract real-time data, control process and ability to integrate to advanced process control APC e.g. self-optimising algorithms.
- Ability to run lights out – level sensors + failsafe safety cutouts/divert to waste
- Ability to put at least 1 PAT probe into each vessel (e.g. UV, IR, Easyviewer, FBRM or Blaze probes)
- 5-200ml/min of total solution flow of product
- Periodic or continuous slurry transfer with flexibility vs frequency and preferably volume as well.
- Heated/jacketed transfer lines
- Feed pumps (preferably with heated pump heads or in hot-box) with mass flow meters or equivalent
- Auto sampling from slurry capability (supplier to supply or CMAC to supply)
two.2.14) Additional information
The estimated budget is based on an estimated maximum.
It is encouraged that suppliers interested in this opportunity note interest in the PIN and submit a response to the questionnaire by 9th February. Please return questionnaire responses to jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University is publishing this PIN for initial Market Research and Engagement purposes. The University may conduct further market engagement with the suppliers that note interest in this opportunity.
The University has additionally published a questionnaire with this PIN. It is encouraged that those suppliers interested in this opportunity note interest and submit a response to the questionnaire by 9th February. Please return questionnaire responses to jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=756725.
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