Tender Summary

Tender for Benchtop Ultracentrifuge

Buying Organisation

Liverpool John Moores University

Contract Value

Unknown

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs

Yes

Tender Description

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Specification:

Essential Criteria
Maximum speed circa 150000 rpm
Maximum g force circa 1019000g
Temperature control 0-40 C
Variable program control with minimum of 10 acceleration/deceleration storable profiles
Fixed angle rotors to accommodate the following tubes and speeds/g forces
3ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 100000rpm/540000g
0.2 ml polycarbonate 100000rpm/436000g
1.5 ml polycarbonate or polypropylene 55000rpm/186000g
Service contract to cover unlimited certified parts, labour and travel expense for repairs, one annual preventative maintenance visit, software and engineering updates, annual basic operator training and remote technical support

Ultracentrifugation is a powerful technique for separation of biological molecules and chemical products. LJMU currently possesses a floor model ultracentrifuge which is useful for preparative procedures. A benchtop ultracentrifuge would enable powerful analytical approaches for projects in biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science. This will also increase capacity for projects requiring ultracentrifugation procedures.
Study of: mitochondrial membrane protein complexes; inter-organelle communication; protein aggregates in muscle; macrovesicles; exosomes; nanoparticles; separation of lipoproteins.

Tender categories (products & services required)

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

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

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