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UKRI-1652 Laser Cell Sorter

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2022 at 12:15

Planning

31 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the purchase of a Laser Spectral Cell Sorter, classified under the goods category, specifically within the biotechnology industry. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which indicates the unique technical requirements of the equipment. The contract, valued at £632,477, was signed on 24th January 2022, and delivery is to be made to Cambridgeshire County, UK. The tender is currently complete, and the award is active, with Life Technologies Limited being the selected supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the field of advanced biotechnology and laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of high-tech scientific instruments, particularly those focused on cell sorting technologies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future offerings. The expected high-value contracts, such as the total amount of £1,350,000 for upcoming procurements of additional apparatus, highlight the ongoing demand and potential for growth in this niche industry sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1652 Laser Cell Sorter

Notice Description

Supply of Laser Spectral Cell Sorter

Lot Information

5-Laser Analyser

5-Laser (min. 18 Colour) Analyser

Spectral 5-Laser (min 15 Colour) Cell Sorter

Spectral (5-Laser, min 15 colour) Cell Sorter

Lot 1

Supply of Laser Spectral Cell Sorter

Procurement Information

This equipment is the only product on the market that permits the isolation of cell types found in complex multicolour spectral panels and sort them in real time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02db2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002408-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£632,477 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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