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(NU/1601) Supply of a "Full Spectrum" Spectral Flow Cytometer with high-throughput sample acquisition capabilities

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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12 Sep 2020 at 21:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "(NU/1601) Supply of a 'Full Spectrum' Spectral Flow Cytometer with high-throughput sample acquisition capabilities," initiated by Newcastle University, seeks suppliers for a cutting-edge cytometer system. This procurement process falls under the category of goods within the instruments for checking physical characteristics industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions required by 12:00 GMT on Monday, 12th October 2020. The total budget for this contract is £490,000, and the equipment will be delivered to Newcastle University, located at Kingsgate, NE1 7RU, England. The contract period is set to begin on 6th November 2020 and will extend until 5th January 2026.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced laboratory instruments capable of high parameter multiplexing and high-throughput sample acquisition. Companies with expertise in designing and delivering complex laboratory solutions, especially those experienced in working with academic institutions and research facilities, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for after-sales support and maintenance further emphasises the need for suppliers who can offer comprehensive service packages alongside their products.

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Notice Title

(NU/1601) Supply of a "Full Spectrum" Spectral Flow Cytometer with high-throughput sample acquisition capabilities

Notice Description

The University has recently been awarded a Wellcome Trust Multi-user equipment grant and wants to purchase a "full spectrum" spectral flow cytometer system with a clear and demonstrable ability to measure highly multiplexed fluorescent probes bound to mammalian cell targets, in a high-throughput manner. The spectral cytometer will be housed in the Newcastle Flow Cytometry Core Facility (NU-FCCF) within the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute.The objectives of the equipment are summarized as follows: * To allow high parameter multiplexing (>35 parameters) of widely available reagents (such as fluorophore bound antibodies) targeting mammalian cells with a particular focus on cell types/markers implicated in infection and immunity. * To be able to detect and differentiate between spectrally similar as well distinct fluorophores bound to probes at the single cell level. * To be able to provide high-throughput sample acquisition in the form of an integrated 96 well (minimum) sampler system in order to meet the high through put demands of a scientific core facility. * To be able to measure cellular auto-fluorescence as a defined parameter and to allow for the subtraction of this signal to improve measurement resolution. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 60 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eb15438b-85f2-ea11-8105-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1601. The deadline for submitting a tender is 12.00 GMT (midday) on Monday 12th October 2020 Additional information: Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eb15438b-85f2-ea11-8105-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1601. The deadline for submitting a tender is 12.00 GMT (midday) on Monday 12th October 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3be42328-004b-482e-9a97-0567aa98ee4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d553c354-de6f-4525-840e-d8fb91036d7e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2020 - 5 Jan 2026 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 Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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