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Lancaster University

Automated Synthesis System at Lancaster University

Laboratory EquipmentCPV 38000000
Value£180,000
Deadline22 Apr 2022
Published24 Mar 2022
RegionNationwide

£180,000 — stated in the notice.

Timeline
Published 24 Mar 2022ClosedCloses 22 Apr 2022
Who to contact
a.fryers@lancaster.ac.uk

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£180ktotal contract value
median £70k
this tender£0£588k

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The brief

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of an Automated Synthesis System.

We seek a system for automated high throughput synthesis and preparation of high value-added chemical compounds and mixtures.

The system will be capable of carrying out multiple experiments, using automated gravimetric and volumetric dosing, automated mixing and temperature control to provide to maximise productivity and reproducibility.

The system will be used by the ERDF funded project "Innovate using next generation Chemistry (NextGenChem)", as a Robotics - Automation Platform.The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

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The system will be capable of carrying

The system will be capable of carrying out multiple experiments, using automated gravimetric and volumetric dosing, automated mixing and temperature control to provide to maximise productivity and reproducibility.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03231e
Stage
tender · Open
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
007300-2022
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