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Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

04 Apr 2025 at 14:26

Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 16:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of a Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences, with a maximum contract duration of 39 months. This contract encompasses an initial period during which the successful supplier will provide the equipment, accompanied by a 12-month warranty and 36-month support and maintenance agreement running concurrently. The total value of the contract is approximately £532,016.57, targeting the industry category of checking and testing apparatus. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period concluded on 17th December 2024, with the contract set to commence on 6th March 2025 and end on 31st May 2025. This procurement process is presently in the award stage, with Life Technologies Limited named as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for large enterprises specialising in scientific and technological goods, particularly in the field of biological sciences. Suppliers with advanced capabilities in supplying and maintaining high-precision checking and testing apparatus will find this contract aligns with their expertise. While the opportunity is particularly competitive for larger firms given the high-value contract and comprehensive service requirements, it also reinforces the importance of strong after-sales support and maintenance, which can be a compelling differentiator within the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences

Notice Description

The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 39months - this will be the maximum contract period with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 39months for the provision of the equipment including a 12month warranty and 36 month support and maintenance to run concurrently subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 12 months will run

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdca352c-03e1-4e60-947b-64f1b9688534
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e9341a-9846-43ef-982c-2549a79f5fc3
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£532,016 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£532,016 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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