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UWQ358 - Flow Cytometer - AWARD

University of Worcester

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13 Aug 2026 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, for its School of Science and the Environment, procured an undergraduate entry-level flow cytometer. The requirement is for the supply of laboratory equipment used to analyse cells and other particles in scientific applications. It falls within laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV 38000000) and is classified as goods. Delivery is associated with the University of Worcester at Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, postcode WR2 6AJ. The purchase was run as a mini-competition under the North Eastern University Purchasing Consortium framework for Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services, LAB2010 NE, Lot 1 Equipment. The requirement therefore suits suppliers of laboratory instrumentation rather than general scientific consumables or unrelated equipment.

This procurement has been awarded following a selective restricted-procedure mini-competition. The tender submission deadline was 15 June 2026 at 12:08. The contract was awarded to VWR International Ltd on 6 August 2026 for £38,336.58 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 13 August 2026 to 13 October 2026. The award is active and the tender is complete. The procurement was conducted through the NEUPC framework’s equipment lot, rather than as an unrestricted open tender. The award records one supplier and one requirement for the flow cytometer. The opportunity was marked as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award demonstrates a defined university requirement for an entry-level flow cytometer serving undergraduate science teaching and environmental science activity. A credible competitor would need to supply, configure and support laboratory flow-cytometry equipment suitable for routine educational use, with a clear understanding of the practical needs of a university science school. Access to the relevant NEUPC framework and its Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services equipment lot would be important, because the buyer used that route rather than an open market procedure. Suppliers should be established laboratory-equipment providers with the operational capacity to deliver a complete instrument within a short university purchasing cycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWQ358 - Flow Cytometer - AWARD

Notice Description

This mini-competition is for the supply of an undergraduate entry level flow cytometer using the North Eastern University Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) framework for Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services, LAB2010 NE, Lot 1 Equipment. This mini-competition is being run on behalf of the School of Science and the Environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eb67dfb-2f66-4344-94ba-4b95c2b1570a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18cc1d0-3fd3-453b-9f46-d7d93b66271d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,336 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Worcester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR International Ltd

Further Information

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