Official UK procurement notice
Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Platform, with medium and high throughput synthesisers, and semi-automated post synthesis processing accessories.
Authority: University of Strathclyde (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis proposal aims to acquire 2 multi-channel automated oligonucleotide synthesers covering medium through put to high through put approaches. This system will enable the parallel production of DNA, LNA, RNA, 2' RNA modified oligonucleotides and conjugate derivatives using solid phase phosphoramidite chemistry. The systems will provide flexibility in terms of scale, low throughput and high throughput parallel synthesis, allowing the synthesis of mixed backbones for methodology development purposes or quick access to multiple analogues in one run . The proposed bid should include delivery, installation, and be accompanied by a minimum of 12 months warranty. Aditionally the proposed bid must include post synthetic processings accessories.
CPV: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedWhat it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- quality: 50
- Price: 50
- Economic & financial standing
4B 1.2 Turnover
Bidders will be required to have an general yearly turnover of a minimum of 600,000 GBP for the last 3 (three) years, to ensure the
University is protected from any unforeseen financial risks that may impact the supplier or supply chain
Minimum: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders can hold or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below: The Contractor shall maintain in force with reputable insurers Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability … - Technical & professional ability
Qualification Question 4C.1.2
Minimum: Bidders will be required to provide three (3) examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the supplies and services as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or relevant section of the Site BIDDERS MUST COMPLETE THE T…
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 16 Dec 2024, 15:59 GMT
- Last source update
- 31 Jul 2025, 12:12 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 24 Jan 2025 – …
- Authority reference
UOS-35250-2024- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-044703- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c876Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28224. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Voluntary Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please see the Procurement documentation for full details of the Community Benefits applicable to this contract (SC Ref:805982)
How it was run
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- Submission deadline
- 24 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 24 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
24 Jan 2025 → 31 Jul 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline24 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened24 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published31 Jul 2025, 12:12 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete31 Jul 2025, 12:12 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biolytic Lab Performance Inc.SME | £330,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 044703-2025-UOS-35250-2024-1 · Biolytic Lab Performance Inc.SME
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2025
- Value
- £330,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Biolytic Lab Performance Inc.Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.