Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
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 large scale oligonucleotide synthesis and purification platform
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 purely for market research and engagement purposes. The University is testing the market on behalf of the Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry within the University, for a potential upcoming requirement of a large scale oligonucleotide synthesis and purification platform.
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
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde, are looking to understand if the market can provide large scale oligonucleotide synthesis equipment.
The equipment is requried to provide the following:
- The offered solution can provide automated large scale oligonucleotide synthesis
- The offered solution will provide capability for downstream purification
- The offered solution provides capability for multiple amidite bottles to support synthesis
- Can accommodate oligonucleotide synthesis on a variety of scales (1 mmol and above)
- Can provide a computer control and software system that drives the automated synthesiser
- The offered solution must be capable of inerting all reagent bottles
- The offered system must have the ability to provide UV and conductivity monitoring in the synthesis platform
- The offered system must be able to support a range of columns in the synthesis platform
- The offered solution for downstream chromatography must have automated fraction collection and control software
- The offered solution for downstream chromatography must have UV monitoring using at least two wavelengths
- The offered solution for downstream chromatography must be capable of providing a flow rate of up to 150 mL/min
- The offered solution for both synthesis and purification must include at least 24 months warranty, including 1 planned maintenance visit
- Full training must be provided by the supplier on the platform supplied
It is encouraged that suppliers interested in this opportunity complete the questionnaire attached. Please note this questionnaire is non-committal and purely for information purposes. Please complete the questionnaire by 8th March 2024 and return to jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note this PIN is purely to test the market for what is available. The Contract Authority does not guarantee that this will progress to a Contract Notice or tender.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 April 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 purely for Market Research and Engagement purposes. The University does not guarantee that a Contract Notice or Tender will follow.
The Contract Authority does not guarantee that this will progress to a Contract Notice or tender.
The University reserves the right to not to issue invitations through this route or any other route. Similarly, the University reserves the right to cancel all or part of any procurement exercise associated with the above noted opportunity’
The University has attached a Market Research Questionnaire to this PIN. It is encouraged that suppliers interested in this opportunity complete the questionnaire attached. Please note this questionnaire is non-committal and purely for information purposes. Please complete the questionnaire by 8th March 2024.
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=759515.
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