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NU2046 Supply of An Imaging-Capable Full Spectrum Cell Sorter for Biotechnology and Biological Research

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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26 Jun 2024 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the procurement of an Imaging-Capable Full Spectrum Cell Sorter for biotechnology and biological research. This opportunity falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £840,000. The deadline for tender submissions is on 17th July 2024, and the contract period will last from 27th July 2024 to 26th July 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in supplying high-speed cell sorting equipment geared towards biotechnology and biological research. Companies in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specializing in fluorescence detection technologies, should consider competing for this contract with Newcastle University. The procurement method details for this opportunity are specified as "Other."

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NU2046 Supply of An Imaging-Capable Full Spectrum Cell Sorter for Biotechnology and Biological Research

Notice Description

The Newcastle University Flow Cytometry Core facility (NU-FCCF), part of FMS requires a high-speed cell sorter that has full-spectrum fluorescence detection capabilities in combination with the ability to image cells for selection and isolation. This system will support both fundamental and medical biological and biotechnology research across the FMS and SAgE). Therefore, we are looking to procure a system that provides all these capabilities in one platform. This purchase is being funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Council (BBSRC) of UK Research and Innovation (UK-RI). The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the equipment detailed in Section 3.1 Technical Specification to the University, with after-sales support and 60 months combined warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23734b3d-44ea-40fd-b969-17d655c21ee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6906edf0-dd5f-4285-b3e1-6e77b2da2450
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice URLs

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