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Flow Cytometer

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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23 Aug 2017 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter seeking to purchase a flow cytometer, a significant piece of laboratory equipment necessary for a variety of research activities. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract starting on 18th September 2017 and extending until 17th September 2018. The total contract value is set at £90,000, with a minimum acceptance value of £50,000. This open procedure aimed to ensure a competitive selection process for suppliers.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision technologies. Companies with expertise in flow cytometry or similar laboratory instrumentation could find this particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to tender, as this project provides a chance to expand their market reach within the academic and research sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and high-quality products may be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with the University of Exeter and similar institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

Living Systems Institute hosts researchers and Students from a broad range of backgrounds and research interests. Many of these researchers require usage of a flow cytometer for a range of different sample types, including 100-micron ciliate cells, adherent and mammalian cell cultures, to yeast and bacterial cells. This flow cytometer is being purchased to support these research activities We wish to purchase a flow cytometer as a workhorse for quantifying the number of cells in a range of different sample types. The system must be able to do high-throughput cell counting from a 96-well plate, with the ability to agitate samples to re-suspend weakly adherent cells

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e62246aa-f37e-4e60-bcb0-66e78a097043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862f15e3-abed-41a5-8349-c362c19e2ea6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2018 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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