Tender

Spectral Flow Cytometer, Supply, Installation, Commissioning and maintenance of

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

14 Aug 2020 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is conducting a tender process to procure the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a 5-laser spectral flow cytometer, with a total estimated value of £315,000. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector and is located in Nottingham, East Midlands. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 14 September 2020, and the contract period set to commence on 6 October 2020 and extend until 5 October 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, specifically for contracts above the threshold value.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging and flow cytometry technologies. Companies that focus on the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of laboratory equipment, especially those experienced with high-parameter systems and supported by BBSRC grants, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The involvement of multiple innovation universities in the East Midlands further expands the collaborative potential for suppliers in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spectral Flow Cytometer, Supply, Installation, Commissioning and maintenance of

Notice Description

Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a 5-laser spectral flow cytometer, to resolve high parameter (30+) colour samples and experiments including highly overlapping dye sets. The equipment will be situated in the multi-user, University of Nottingham Flow Cytometry Facility and utilised by researchers across the Midlands Innovation Universities. The equipment purchased will be funded by a grant provided through the BBSRC 19-Alert Mid-range Equipment initiative. Additional information: The scope of this tender is for the Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a Spectral Flow Cytometer. Please refer and respond to the full specification in Part B - Technical (Non-Price) for the Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of: a 5-laser spectral flow cytometer, to resolve high parameter (30+) colour samples and experiments including highly overlapping dye sets. The equipment will be situated in the multi-user, University of Nottingham Flow Cytometry Facility and utilised by researchers across the Midlands Innovation Universities. The equipment purchased will be funded by a grant provided through the BBSRC 19-Alert Mid-range Equipment initiative. This ITT documentation reference PROC JG ITT/1311 should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding tender - Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7423bb0-b85f-4d00-9715-bca45db31452
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2020 - 5 Oct 2024 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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