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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award |
| Notice type: | UK5: Transparency notice |
| Authority: | University of Leicester |
| Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
| Procedure: | Direct award |
| Short Description: | The University of Leicester, School of Chemistry, is expanding its capabilities for studying the dynamics of single biomolecules. To support this work, funding has been secured from BBSRC to procure a highly specialised instrument: the C-Trap Dymo 400 Optical Tweezers-Fluorescence Microscope, manufactured by Lumicks B.V.. This instrument integrates cutting-edge optical trapping, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and laminar flow microfluidics into a single, coherent system. The C-Trap® Dymo 400 will be installed at the University to support high-precision, realtime studies of molecular interactions, particularly in areas involving DNA-protein complexes, RNA structures, ubiquitin structures and cytoskeletal filament dynamics. It includes multi-colour confocal fluorescence (488, 561, 638 nm), dual force detection (x,y), short tether capabilities, microfluidics, and full system integration with proprietary Bluelake software, all required to maintain the scientific edge of our ongoing biophysical and molecular biology research. |
| Published: | 24/10/2025 11:23 |
LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- University of Leicester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PPNM-4297-VLCH
- Address:
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK- Contact name:
- Anthony Midgley
- Email:
- acm26@le.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- 0116 2522058
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Direct award- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
Scope
- Title:
- LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
- Reference number:
- LUV01414
- Description:
- The University of Leicester, School of Chemistry, is expanding its capabilities for studying the dynamics of single biomolecules. To support this work, funding has been secured from BBSRC to procure a highly specialised instrument: the C-Trap Dymo 400 Optical Tweezers-Fluorescence Microscope, manufactured by Lumicks B.V.. This instrument integrates cutting-edge optical trapping, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and laminar flow microfluidics into a single, coherent system.
The C-Trap® Dymo 400 will be installed at the University to support high-precision, realtime studies of molecular interactions, particularly in areas involving DNA-protein complexes, RNA structures, ubiquitin structures and cytoskeletal filament dynamics. It includes multi-colour confocal fluorescence (488, 561, 638 nm), dual force detection (x,y), short tether capabilities, microfluidics, and full system integration with proprietary Bluelake software, all required to maintain the scientific edge of our ongoing biophysical and molecular biology research.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=989210923
Participation
- Suitable for SMEs:
- No
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
Lots
- Description:
- Not provided
- Main procurement category:
- SUPPLIES
- Above threshold:
- Yes
- Suitable for SMEs:
- No
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 31/07/2026
- CPV classifications:
33100000 - Medical equipments.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
UKF21 - Leicester
Suppliers
Lot 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Supplier:
- Lumicks B.V.
- Companies House:
- PMQC-7912-PDQN
- Address:
Paalbergweg 3
Amsterdam
1105AG
NL- Email:
- m.brettpitt@lumicks.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Contract Terms
- Contract terms:
- Not provided
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- Yes
Direct Award Justification
- Allowed by statutory instrument:
- No
- Direct award justifications:
Single supplier - technical- Justification description:
- This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap® Dymo 400 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V..
The unique elements of this are:
• Optical tweezers encompassing multiple trapping sites (4),
• Multi-colour confocal fluorescence microscopy, and
• Multi-channel laminar flow microfluidics.
These technologies are protected by several granted patents, including: US9952421,
EP3256254B1 (optical traps), US9766180, EP3004848B1 (fluorescence imaging),
S11156513B2 (optical force measurement) and EP3737756B1 (DNA supercoiling).
No other commercially available instrument can provide simultaneous, correlated force-distance-fluorescence measurements with the required resolution and sensitivity.
Key performance features exclusive to the C-Trap include:
• Force resolution 0.1 pN and drift stability 0.3 pN over 2 minutes
• Confocal localisation precision 15 nm
• Real-time imaging of single molecules under physiological flow conditions
• Escape force 1000 pN, allowing for broad biological applicability
• Integrated hardware/software for fast setup and automated experimental workflows.
Additionally, the system includes a complete service and application support package, exclusive training kits, and proprietary components that are not available from any other provider.
- Special regime:
None
Other organisations
Not provided
Award Notice
LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- University of Leicester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PPNM-4297-VLCH
- Address:
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK- Contact name:
- Anthony Midgley
- Email:
- acm26@le.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- 0116 2522058
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Direct award- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
- Reference number:
- LUV01414
- Description:
- The University of Leicester, School of Chemistry, is expanding its capabilities for studying the dynamics of single biomolecules. To support this work, funding has been secured from BBSRC to procure a highly specialised instrument: the C-Trap Dymo 400 Optical Tweezers-Fluorescence Microscope, manufactured by Lumicks B.V.. This instrument integrates cutting-edge optical trapping, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and laminar flow microfluidics into a single, coherent system.
The C-Trap® Dymo 400 will be installed at the University to support high-precision, realtime studies of molecular interactions, particularly in areas involving DNA-protein complexes, RNA structures, ubiquitin structures and cytoskeletal filament dynamics. It includes multi-colour confocal fluorescence (488, 561, 638 nm), dual force detection (x,y), short tether capabilities, microfluidics, and full system integration with proprietary Bluelake software, all required to maintain the scientific edge of our ongoing biophysical and molecular biology research.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992454103
- Contract value:
- Not provided
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 988,570 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 14/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 28/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 31/07/2026
- Main procurement category:
- SUPPLIES
- CPV classifications:
33100000 - Medical equipments.- Delivery regions:
UKF21 - Leicester
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Lumicks B.V.
- Companies House:
- PMQC-7912-PDQN
- Address:
Paalbergweg 3
Amsterdam
1105AG
NL- Email:
- m.brettpitt@lumicks.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided
Related Notice
LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- University of Leicester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PPNM-4297-VLCH
- Address:
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK- Contact name:
- Anthony Midgley
- Email:
- acm26@le.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- 0116 2522058
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Direct award- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
- Reference number:
- LUV01414
- Description:
- The University of Leicester, School of Chemistry, is expanding its capabilities for studying the dynamics of single biomolecules. To support this work, funding has been secured from BBSRC to procure a highly specialised instrument: the C-Trap Dymo 400 Optical Tweezers-Fluorescence Microscope, manufactured by Lumicks B.V.. This instrument integrates cutting-edge optical trapping, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and laminar flow microfluidics into a single, coherent system.
The C-Trap® Dymo 400 will be installed at the University to support high-precision, realtime studies of molecular interactions, particularly in areas involving DNA-protein complexes, RNA structures, ubiquitin structures and cytoskeletal filament dynamics. It includes multi-colour confocal fluorescence (488, 561, 638 nm), dual force detection (x,y), short tether capabilities, microfluidics, and full system integration with proprietary Bluelake software, all required to maintain the scientific edge of our ongoing biophysical and molecular biology research.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000438720
- Contract value:
- Not provided
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 988,570 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 14/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 08/12/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 09/12/2025 to 31/07/2026
- Main procurement category:
- SUPPLIES
- CPV classifications:
33100000 - Medical equipments.- Delivery regions:
UKF21 - Leicester
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Lumicks B.V.
- Companies House:
- PMQC-7912-PDQN
- Address:
Paalbergweg 3
Amsterdam
1105AG
NL- Email:
- m.brettpitt@lumicks.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Key performance indicators:
Not provided- Associated documents:
Not provided
Other organisations
Not provided