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UKRI MRC RE18382 Benchtop Flow Cytometer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2019 at 13:09

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

24 Oct 2018 at 15:47

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

23 Oct 2018 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2018 at 09:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UKRI MRC, represented by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is conducting a procurement process for a Benchtop Flow Cytometer, aimed at enhancing particle analysis capabilities. The procurement is currently in the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, valued at approximately £251,298.26. The contract began on 7th January 2019 and will run until 28th February 2023, with the need for the equipment being fulfilled at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology located in Cambridge, UK. The tender period initially closed on 28th November 2018, and potential suppliers had to submit all bids electronically through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those that can provide complex analytical systems and technical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, as the specifications include advanced technology requirements that could align with their innovative solutions. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality products and comprehensive installation services will be well-positioned to participate in future procurements of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI MRC RE18382 Benchtop Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

* AWARDED* Brief Description of Requirement The MRC wish to purchase a new Benchtop Flow Cytometer to enable them to analyse the physical and chemical characteristics of particles in a fluid as it passes through a Minimum of 5 (five) spatially separated lasers and it is desirable that the proposed Flow Cytometer offered be fitted with a sixth spatially separated laser. The Contractor shall design, manufacture, supply, deliver, position, install, test, commission and set to work a Benchtop Flow Cytometer (FCM) at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QH, UK. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84c26d60-decf-41d4-916c-9e9ed982d1d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a46c3bb-dbb5-4e24-aa18-d0db9d202116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,298 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 years
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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