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Flow Cytometry Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Aug 2023 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of a Flow Cytometry Analyser to Cytek Biosciences B.V. The University required a Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer 5L with Enhanced Small Particle (ESP) detection, with a procurement method of limited and no prior call for competition. The contract, valued at £298,000 GBP, was signed on 29th August 2023. The University's address is Northcote House, Exeter, UKK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, particularly those offering cytometry solutions. Companies with expertise in providing innovative technologies for flow cytometry analysis, such as measuring emission spectra and detecting small biological particles like extracellular vesicles, nanoparticles, or viral particles, would be well-suited to compete. The award procedure focused on fulfilling the University's specific research needs, emphasising the instrument's speed, sensitivity, and multi-color cytomics capabilities.

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Notice Title

Flow Cytometry Analyser

Notice Description

Provision of a flow cytometry analyser.

Procurement Information

The University has a requirement for a Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer 5L with Enhanced Small Particle (ESP) detection option. This instrument uniquely combines speed, sensitivity, quantity, and multi-color cytomics approaches with patent-pending innovative technologies. It has the capability to measure the entire emission spectra of fluorescent dyes excited by multiple lasers installed on the instrument. The Cytek Aurora is the only spectral flow cytometry analyser that uses avalanche-photodiodes (APD) detector arrays to efficiently capture and detect light across a wide range of wavelengths. The ESP detection option is particularly valuable as it enables improved detection and analysis of submicron-sized biological particles, such as extracellular vesicles, nanoparticles, or viral particles, which are challenging to detect using conventional flow cytometry techniques. Therefore, the Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer 5L with ESP detection option is the only solution that can fulfill all of the University's research needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025303-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£298,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYTEK BIOSCIENCES

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