Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
40 George Street, Procurement Department
Glasgow
G1 1QE
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 Multiscale Metrology Suite
Reference number
UOS-17748-2020
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
Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Multiscale Metrology Suite
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for a tender opportunity for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a multiscale metrology suite (MMS) configuration for profiling next generation health nanotechnologies.
The MMS must be a modular system that will integrate Flow Field Fractionation (FFF) and multiple detector modalities. Synergistic coupling of these detectors to multiple FFF modes will be a powerful tool in the combined physical and chemical profiling of a diverse nanomaterial and biomacromolecule portfolio. All components listed below must be integrated into the MMS and operatable using a software interface. Flexibility must exist to operate the system using all components or a selected detector range. The three MMS modules must consist of:
1) Flow Field Fractionation (FFF) System: Suitable for analytes in the 1 nm-100 µm size range. Consisting of an i) analytical channel, ii) stream splitter (0.1-5 mL/min, 1-30 bar), and iii) preparative components for sample recovery.
- Centrifugal (CF3): A density-dependent system, suitable for analytes in the 0.01-20 µm size range. A separation channel for rotation speed up to 2,688g.
- Electrical (EAF4): Consisting of i) a special hybrid channel for simultaneous electric and asymmetric flow FFF in organic solvents and aqueous systems (up to 90 °C) and ii) control electronics for supply of different currents (±75 mA)/voltages (±22.5V) for EAF4 channels and iii) a integrated flow-through conductivity measurement sensor.
- SEC module (analytical and preparative): <1-105 kDa analyte size range depending on column type.
2) Multidetector Suite: All detectors listed are connected to FFF/SEC via a flow cell and operated using control software.
Optical Detector:
- UV/VIS: Variable selectable wavelength (range: 190-900 nm), 10mm path length, 12 µL flow cell.
- Fluorescence: Xenon lamp light source, 200-650 nm wavelength range, 20 nm bandwidth, ±2nm accuracy, 12 µL flow cell.
- RI: Noise level 2.5nRIU, linearity 600 µRIU, integrator output 0-1V, 8 µL flow cell
- Raman: A three-wavelength bespoke detector must be constructed and integrated into the MMS via a Raman flow cell
Light Scattering:
- MALS: MALS: 21-angle, equipped with a 532 nm laser (50mW). Direct control for SEC/FFF. Suitable for analyte with 8->500 nm radius of gyration or molecular weight in the 1-106 kDa range.
- DLS: NIBS suitable for analyte in the 1 nm-1 µm size range.
Viscometer:
High-sensitivity 4 capillary differential viscometer detector for molecular weight, size, intrinsic viscosity and structure analysis.
3) Triple Quadrupole Inductively-coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-QQQ-MS): The ICP MS will be connected to an advanced electronic and fluidic interface for coupling with FFF. It can flexibly be operated standalone or with FFF connectivity. The system must have high sensitivity (part per trillion sensitivity) and fast time-resolved analysis for single-particle analysis. A four channel collision reaction cell must be included to increase flexibility by supporting a wider range of reaction gases.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note your interest against this PIN by COB Friday 4th June 2021. After this, any details on further pre-tender activity will be released.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 June 2021
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
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=654694.
(SC Ref:654694)