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UKRI-2399 High Specification Flow Cytometer/Cell Sorter (min 6 lasers)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2023 at 16:05

Tender

16 Nov 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking a high specification flow cytometer cell sorter with multiple lasers for its Flow Cytometry Unit in Cambridgeshire, UK. The procurement, titled "UKRI-2399 High Specification Flow Cytometer/Cell Sorter (min 6 lasers)", falls under the goods category and has completed the award stage. The contract, valued at £632,477.29, was signed on 14th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in cytometers and flow cytometry equipment to engage with UK Research & Innovation. Businesses providing high-end laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in delivering cytometers with multiple high-powered lasers, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The deadline for the tender was 16th December 2022, and the contract period spans from 2023 to 2024, offering a chance for successful suppliers to build long-term partnerships with the buyer.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2399 High Specification Flow Cytometer/Cell Sorter (min 6 lasers)

Notice Description

The LMB Flow Cytometry Unit is looking for a high-specification flow cytometer cell sorter that offers high resolution, sensitivity, and high-parameter fluorescence detection, high-throughput fluidics, and flexible nozzle and pressure options to sort a wide array of particles including bacteria, and live cell types such as from primary tissues in single cell suspension or mammalian cell lines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The LMB Flow Cytometry Unit is looking for a high-specification flow cytometer cell sorter that offers high resolution, sensitivity, and high-parameter fluorescence detection, high-throughput fluidics, and flexible nozzle and pressure options to sort a wide array of particles including bacteria, and live cell types such as from primary tissues in single cell suspension or mammalian cell lines. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0384eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005216-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£608,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£603,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£632,477 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 23 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager - MRC LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7593602434

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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