Contract

Automated Workflow System

  • University of York

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-080444

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058224 (view related notices)

Published 8 December 2025, 9:40am



Scope

Description

The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA). The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample. The primary objectives are to improve process consistency, maximise instrument efficiency, and minimise manual handling, sample loss, and the risk of cross-contamination. Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £100,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

17 October 2025

Contract dates

  • 17 October 2025 to 1 December 2026
  • Possible extension to 1 December 2028
  • 3 years, 1 month, 16 days

Description of possible extension:

Service contract of two years beyond the initial warranty.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UKE21 - York

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Supplier

DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND LIMITED

Suite 21 The Innovation Centre - 1 Devon Way - Birmingham B31 2TS

Birmingham

B31 2TS

United Kingdom

Region: UKG31 - Birmingham

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

University of York

  • UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007167
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDQ-5539-WTHX

Heslington

York

YO10 5DD

United Kingdom

Region: UKE21 - York

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government