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GB-Bath: Spectral Cell Sorter with Imaging Capability

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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29 Oct 2024 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking tenders for a high-end Spectral Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) with imaging capabilities. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, and it is aimed at fulfilling the needs of the University’s Imaging Facility located in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure with a deadline for submissions set for 2024-11-12. The contract will commence on 2024-12-01 and end on 2025-03-02, with an estimated value ranging from £500,000 to £1,000,000. This tender is supported by funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-end laboratory equipment. Companies capable of providing advanced cell sorting technology, more specifically those with expertise in imaging and spectral capabilities, will find this opportunity especially relevant. Successfully securing this contract could enhance a supplier's portfolio and reputation in the highly specialised field of laboratory optical equipment. Additionally, participating in this tender could pave the way for future collaborations with academic institutions and research facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Spectral Cell Sorter with Imaging Capability

Notice Description

The Imaging Facility at the University of Bath requires a high-end, Spectral Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS), with real-time imaging, for single-cell sorting in a core facility environment. The cell sorter must support 6-way sorting, imaging of at least 3 colours, and spectral capability to allow analysis of more than 30 parameters on a single cell. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This procurement is subject to Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council funding. The University of Bath is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender journal or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98UHQ3QX97

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb904024-3fb2-4c92-a700-fbd9a79e1707
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 2 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 BATH
Contact Name
Lester Hayward
Contact Email
l.hayward@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225384822

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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