Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-kuma6s-133012
- Published by:
- Swansea University
- Authority ID:
- AA0345
- Publication date:
- 07 July 2023
- Deadline date:
- 02 August 2023
- Notice type:
- Contract Notice
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- No
Abstract
The proposal surrounding this Higher Education Research Capital (HERC) Funding 2023-24 from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), aims to elucidate fundamental mechanisms of underlying neurodegenerative disorders, and specifically to determine the role that abundant brain lipids called plasmalogens play in supporting synaptic transmission. Whilst there are no effective treatments for patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and none of the available is targeted at preserving synapse integrity and function, this study addresses the role of plasmalogens in synaptic assembly and maintenance.
This MEA system should be capable of measuring extracellular electrophysiological parameters including Spikes Amplitude, Firing Rate, Number of Spikes, Number of Bursts, Burst Duration, and Number of Spikes per burst, in cultured neurons, cardiomyocytes, and brain organoids (3D cultures). The system should be able to track electrical activity in neural networks and have electrode number and density that can ensure high spatial resolution, possibly at the single-cell level. The system should be also capable of efficiently stimulating electrically the sample being analysed. Finally, the system should be able to operate in a standard incubator for cellular recording in ideal conditions
Full notice text
CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL
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1 Authority Details
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1.1
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Authority Name and Address
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Swansea University |
Procurement, Finance, Swansea University, Singleton Park, |
Swansea |
SA2 8PP |
UK |
Sue Davies |
+44 1792295890 |
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https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html |
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Address from which documentation may be obtained
As in 1.1
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1.3
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Completed documents must be returned to:
As in 1.1
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2 Contract Details
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2.1
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Title
Tender for a Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) System for measuring cellular electrical activity
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2.2
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Description of the goods or services required
The proposal surrounding this Higher Education Research Capital (HERC) Funding 2023-24 from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), aims to elucidate fundamental mechanisms of underlying neurodegenerative disorders, and specifically to determine the role that abundant brain lipids called plasmalogens play in supporting synaptic transmission. Whilst there are no effective treatments for patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and none of the available is targeted at preserving synapse integrity and function, this study addresses the role of plasmalogens in synaptic assembly and maintenance.
This MEA system should be capable of measuring extracellular electrophysiological parameters including Spikes Amplitude, Firing Rate, Number of Spikes, Number of Bursts, Burst Duration, and Number of Spikes per burst, in cultured neurons, cardiomyocytes, and brain organoids (3D cultures). The system should be able to track electrical activity in neural networks and have electrode number and density that can ensure high spatial resolution, possibly at the single-cell level. The system should be also capable of efficiently stimulating electrically the sample being analysed. Finally, the system should be able to operate in a standard incubator for cellular recording in ideal conditions
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133012
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2.3
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Notice Coding and Classification
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31600000 |
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Electrical equipment and apparatus |
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31711140 |
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Electrodes |
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33000000 |
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Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products |
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33100000 |
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Medical equipments |
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33190000 |
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Miscellaneous medical devices and products |
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33692000 |
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Medical solutions |
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38000000 |
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Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
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38434500 |
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Biochemical analysers |
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38434540 |
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Biomedical equipment |
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73100000 |
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Research and experimental development services |
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73111000 |
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Research laboratory services |
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1018 |
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Swansea |
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2.4
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Total quantity or scope of tender
Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) System for measuring cellular electrical activity
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3 Conditions for Participation
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3.1
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Minimum standards and qualification required
This tender is being conducted electronically via etenderwales BravoSolution:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
All tender documents are available for download from this etender site under Project 32109 and ITT 103978 and only tender submissions uploaded onto that website by the tender deadline can be considered - emailed or postal submissions will not be accepted.
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4 Administrative Information
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4.1
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Type of Procedure
Single stage
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4.2
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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority
SU222(23)
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4.3
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Time LimitsTime-limit for receipt of completed tenders
28-07-2023
Time 12:00
Estimated award date
18-08-2023 |
4.5
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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn upEN
CY
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4.6
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Tender Submission Postbox
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5 Other Information
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5.1
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Additional Information
The fixed budget for this purchase is GBP 49500 (VAT exempt due to the medical research nature of the equipment)
(WA Ref:133012)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.
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5.2
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Additional Documentation
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5.3
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Publication date of this notice 07-07-2023 |
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 38434500 |
Biochemical analysers |
Analysers |
| 38434540 |
Biomedical equipment |
Analysers |
| 31600000 |
Electrical equipment and apparatus |
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting |
| 31711140 |
Electrodes |
Electronic supplies |
| 38000000 |
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
Technology and Equipment |
| 33100000 |
Medical equipments |
Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products |
| 33000000 |
Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products |
Materials and Products |
| 33692000 |
Medical solutions |
Various medicinal products |
| 33190000 |
Miscellaneous medical devices and products |
Medical equipments |
| 73100000 |
Research and experimental development services |
Research and development services and related consultancy services |
| 73111000 |
Research laboratory services |
Research services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 1018 |
Swansea |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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Date
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Details
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| 03/08/2023 16:29 |
Notice Cancelled
This notice has been cancelled. The original deadline date of 28/07/2023 is no longer applicable.
The project team have requested a review of the Tender Specification requirements within the fixed grant budget and so we have decided to close this tender process as from today, but hope to publish a fresh tender with a revised Specification early next week, with a new Contract Notice published on sell2wales and a new ITT on etenderwales BravoSolution.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused but the grant budget is fixed so we have a responsibility to ensure that all the needs of the project are included.
Thank you for your interest in this tender.
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