Tender

Provision of a Flow Cytometer (Cell Sorter)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of a Flow Cytometer (Cell Sorter) as part of their ongoing laboratory enhancements at the Wessex Investigational Sciences Hub (WISH Lab), located in Hampshire, United Kingdom. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 14th December 2016. The total estimated contract value is £230,000, covering an initial period of one year, extendable up to four years. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the cytometers industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in flow cytometry and related technologies. Companies that can provide advanced instrumentation with multiple laser capabilities or offer comprehensive service packages, including installation and training, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement may significantly enhance their reputation and increase commercial opportunities within the healthcare and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Flow Cytometer (Cell Sorter)

Notice Description

The Wessex Investigational Sciences Hub laboratory (WISH Lab) at the University of Southampton provides a bespoke laboratory for translational research requiring quality assurance to regulatory standards. WISH Lab can advise on GCP compliance, quality management systems, QA/QC, method validation, documentation, assessment of tissue and blood samples from consenting patients in clinical trials, academic studies, or analytical service delivery. The WISH lab is currently equipped with 2 flow cytometers, we require additional cell sorting capacity to accommodate the increase in clinical samples that will be processed in the WISH lab as a result of the Cancer Research UK accelerator award. Flow cytometry/ sorting is a technology that allows simultaneous multiparametric measurements and isolation of up to thousands of cells or small particles. Flow cytometry cell sorting is nowadays routinely used in basic research and clinical research. The constant development of more sophisticated instruments fitted with an increasing number of lasers (4 lasers is becoming the norm) allows more and more complex applications. Yellow/Green lasers have been developed more recently and allow the detection of red fluorescent proteins that were only barely detected with the previous lasers. A Yellow/Green laser, in combination with a minimum of 2 or 3 other lasers, has become a necessity to be able to carry on some of the work included in current research programs. In addition to this we also require full sorting capabilities of 12- 16 parameters with the ability to perform 4-way sorting and single cell sorting into 96 well plates. Tenderers attention is drawn to the award criteria, full information is provided in the Invitation to Tender documentation: Mandatory Grounds of Exclusion Pass/Fail Discretionary Grounds for Exclusion Discretionary Pass/Fail Insurances Pass/Fail Mandatory Requirements Pass/Fail Technical Specification 70% Delivery, Installation, warranty, service and training provisions 15% References 5% Commercial Response 10% Additional information: Bidders are advised that the estimated value of this contract in its entirety is PS230,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). This value is intended to reflect the initial contract period of one year PLUS the value of any contract extensions up to a total contract term of four years. The estimated contract value for the initial contract period is PS200,000 GBP (excluding VAT) The In-Tend Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Due to the nature of this service, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68959dad-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51653732-5e72-401f-b97d-e5a1660ec130
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

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

38434000 - Analysers

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2017 - 30 Jan 2021 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO16 7QF
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bassett
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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