The University of Sheffield: 5112.SH.JN - High Yield Electrospinning System

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

University of Sheffield

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PXDP-7327-GWHT

Address:

Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
UK

Contact name:

Not provided

Email:

james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk

Telephone:

011422 20000

Website:

https://sheffield.ac.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

Not provided

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

5112.SH.JN - High Yield Electrospinning System

Reference number:

5112.SH.JN

Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES

Description:

A team at the School of Clinical Dentistry have developed a novel microfiber-based mucoadhesive oral matrix that can deliver drugs and advanced therapeutics directly to the oral mucosa. This technology is highly acceptable to patients and has been evaluated for clinical use in human studies. The team at Sheffield are world leading. We have reported that such matrices can incorporate and release a range of lipophilic, low molecular mass compounds that rapidly diffuse throughout the mucosa following release and without loss of properties. Moreover, we have incorporated larger macromolecules such as peptides and proteins and achieved high loading efficiency, rapid release profiles and retention of functional activity.

The patches are prepared using electrospinning, a versatile, voltage-driven manufacturing technique that uses electrostatic forces to draw and stretch polymer solutions or melts into continuous micro- and nanofibers. Electrospinning offers the production of patches that are flexible, enabling them to conform to wet, curved and dynamic surfaces. Furthermore, their high surface-to-volume ratio facilitates efficient drug loading/release and sustained mucoadhesive interactions, leading to prolonged tissue residence time.

The team have recently secured a UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Award for the adaptation of the technology for mRNA vaccine delivery. For this award we require a high yield electrospinning system.
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 143,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Contract dates (estimated):

27/08/2026 to 28/08/2026

CPV classifications:

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

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: Commercial / Weighting: 20

Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Documents

Associated tender documents:

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Technical specifications:

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Submission

Enquiry deadline:

06/08/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

06/08/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No

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