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Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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13 Dec 2021 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a contract for the Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service, classified under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. This procurement, which is at the award stage as of 13th December 2021, involves a total value of £272,191.79 and will cover the servicing of various flow cytometry equipment across multiple facilities, including the University's Institute of Biomedical Research. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, reflecting the unique requirements for servicing the specified equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance and servicing, particularly those with expertise in flow cytometry. Businesses interested in this contract should be able to provide OEM-level service and support due to the technical nature of the equipment involved. Companies with established relationships in the biomedical sector or those holding relevant certifications may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially given the necessity for stringent quality assurance associated with clinical trials supported by the equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract

Notice Description

The Flow Cytometry Unit at the University of Birmingham supports flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry across the University of Birmingham (UoB); the Technology Hub Flow Cytometry core facility is based in the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR) in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences (MDS), the Flow Cytometry team also support instruments in the UoB Laboratories at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Institute of Translational Medicine and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES). To ensure quality control and the highest level of service we require to have service contracts in place for all our equipment with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The purchase is for all the service contracts (as a bundle) to the existing equipment and will be for a period of 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Flow Cytometry Unit at the University of Birmingham supports flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry across the University of Birmingham (UoB); the Technology Hub Flow Cytometry core facility is based in the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR) in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences (MDS), the Flow Cytometry team also support instruments in the UoB Laboratories at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Institute of Translational Medicine and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES). To ensure quality control and the highest level of service we require to have service contracts in place for all our equipment with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The purchase is for all the service contracts (as a bundle) to the existing equipment and will be for a period of 3 years.

Procurement Information

The equipment specified is serviceable by the original supplier only. No other flow cytometry supplier or service company have access to the parts or components, nor do they have the appropriate expertise to service the equipment. We have specific responsibility to ensure service contracts are in place since some of our equipment support clinical trials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030926-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£272,191 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

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