Tenders/LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award
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LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award

University of Leicester
Published: Feb 23, 2026
Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Lumicks B.V. — £988,570

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About This Opportunity

LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by — supply contract awarded in United Kingdom by University of Leicester. Awarded to Lumicks B.V. (GBP 989K, Dec 2025).

This is a supplies contract in the education and training, information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 23, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: 016018-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Leicester

University of Leicester has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 016018-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Lumicks B.V.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Leicester in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Lumicks B.V. was awarded the contract for £988,570. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
016018-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

University of Leicester
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Anthony Midgley

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