Award

(NU/1668) Supply of a minimum three laser Flow Cytometer

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2021 at 10:36

Award Notice
Tender

10 May 2021 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Tender

10 May 2021 at 14:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the supply of a minimum three laser flow cytometer, essential for accelerating research in Synthetic Biology. The tender was published on 10th May 2021 and is categorised under the goods procurement category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender closed on 24th May 2021, and the awarded contract, worth £117,238.30, is valid from 21st July 2021 to 28th July 2021. The delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and laboratory equipment industry, offering a chance to engage in high-value, innovative procurement. Companies capable of providing the specified equipment, along with after-sales support and maintenance, will benefit significantly from this contract, enabling potential growth through collaboration with a prominent educational institution like Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1668) Supply of a minimum three laser Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

The proposed three/four laser flow cytometer is required to establish an automated foundry which will accelerate our research projects in Synthetic Biology (Engineering Biology), including the EPSRC funded programme grant "Synthetic Portabolomics" Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS) has been awarded an equipment grant to purchase a three/four laser flow cytometer system with a clear and demonstrable ability to measure a minimum of mCherry, green and yellow fluorescent proteins in a high-throughput manner. We require the instrument to be adaptable to automation upgrades as our foundry progresses, with versatility to allow maximum potential usage. The cytometer will be housed in the Devonshire Building within the Faculty of SAGE, (ICOS, School of Computing). The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77d580a8-c636-480d-9dd0-0b669a3a217a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21adc666-cd25-415c-94e8-9bbb956ee1e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£117,238 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,238 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2021 - 28 Jul 2021 30 days
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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