FTS UK public procurement

LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award

University of Leicester

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-05d34f
Tender valueNot supplied1 awards · 1 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 23 February 2026
Buyer
University of Leicester
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Direct award
Category
Not supplied
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — Not supplied

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

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

LUV01414 Purchase of C Trap Dymo 400 by direct award

Awarded
14 November 2025
Award value
£988,570
Suppliers
1
Signed contract
8 December 2025

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties
Buyer

University of Leicester

University Road, Leicester, UKF21, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PPNM-4297-VLCH
Supplier

Lumicks B.V.

Paalbergweg 3, Amsterdam, NL, 1105AG, Netherlands

GB-PPON PMQC-7912-PDQN

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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