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Purchase of a Quanterix SR-X instrument, Simoa microplate washer and Simoa microplate shaker.
The Department of Neuroscience at Uppsala University intends to sign an agreement with Quanterix for delivery of the SR-X instrument, Simoa microplate washer and Simoa microplate shaker. The agreement involves the Quanterix SR-X instrument which is a digital immunoassay instrument capable of analysing samples using the proprietary single-molecule array (Simoa) technology and delivering ultra-sensitive measurements of proteins of interest over a wide dynamic range and with low coefficient of variations.
The Simoa technology at the heart of this platform enables the detection and quantification of biomarkers previously difficult or impossible to measure, opening up new applications to address significant unmet needs in life science research. The ultrasensitivity of Simoa assays sets it apart from other immunoassays available today, offering PCR-like limits of detection of both existing and novel protein
Biomarkers. A wide array of ultrasensitive assays is available for analysis of proteins important in a variety of applications including inflammation, metabolism, neurology, oncology and cardiovascular disease, in addition to offering capabilities for the development of assays of specific interest.
In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 14 p 2-3 of the Public Procurement Act (2016: 1145), the University is allowed to use a negotiated procedure without prior notice if the object of the procurement only can be provided by a particular supplier because of technical reasons or owing to exclusive rights. This is the case with this purchase. Quanterix is the only supplier that can deliver immunoassay instruments for reliable measurements of proteins at concentrations < 1 pg/mL.
Uppsala University estimates that this purchase will cost approximately SEK 1.5 million.
The agreement will be preceded by a Voluntary ex ante transparency according to Chapter 10, §5 of the Public Procurement Act (2016: 1145).
Uppsala university will not sign the agreement before 20 March 2020.