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Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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31 Jan 2022 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the supply of a Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer, classified under the goods category in the biomedical industry. This tender is active and managed using the electronic tendering platform In-Tend. The submission deadline is set for 4th March 2022, with bid opening occurring immediately thereafter. The estimated value of the contract is up to £400,000, covering an initial contract period of one year, with the possibility of extending the contract for support and maintenance up to a total of five years. The equipment is to be delivered to Southampton General Hospital.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in flow cytometry and biomedical instruments. Companies capable of meeting the stringent technical requirements and delivering comprehensive support services are encouraged to participate. Businesses should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, as the selection process includes a thorough risk assessment. With the University of Southampton's long-term commitments and investment in scientific capabilities, successful bidders could establish a profitable partnership while expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint a supplier to meet our need for a Flow Cytometer that can provide a step change in the number of parameters analysed in a single sample, provide auto-fluorescence extraction, unmix combinations of fluorochromes not distinguishable with conventional flow cytometers, together with the ability to sort these multi-parameter populations for further downstream analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University proposes to enter into a Contract for one year - this will be the maximum contract period, with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of one year for the provision of the equipment including a one year warranty with an option to extend by up to a further five years for extended support and maintenance (subject to the satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University). The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of one year will run from the date of delivery of the equipment with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period. Contract Value: The estimated value of the initial one year contract period is within the range of PS370,000 to PS400,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the initial contract period. The total estimated value of this contract is PS400,000, this value takes into account the estimated value of extending the service and maintenance contract up to an additional five years. Additional information: This contract is NOT suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract. Due to the nature of the contract and the service requirements involved, all elements of the contract will be managed by a sole service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002653-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

38434520 - Blood analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

38434550 - Blood-cell counters

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
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
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

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