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Biosorter upgrade with extended warranty

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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31 May 2024 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has awarded a contract for the upgrade of a Biosorter with an extended warranty. The procurement process, led by the University of York, involved the purchase of goods related to analysers within the industry category. The main procurement method was a negotiated process without public notice. The contract was awarded to UNION BIOMETRICA INC, a supplier from the United States. The contract value is £240,000, signed on 31st May 2024. The project is to upgrade an existing Union Biometrica BioSorter with specific technical requirements to detect fluorescence and transgenes.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the analysers industry sector to compete for contracts involving the upgrade of scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bioscience technologies and equipment servicing may find this tender particularly suitable for business growth. The University of York's procurement process highlights the importance of technical expertise and the ability to provide specific equipment upgrades and warranties in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biosorter upgrade with extended warranty

Notice Description

The University of York requires an upgrade to an existing Union Biometrica BioSorter, consisting of a 1000 mm Fluid and Optics Core Assembly (FOCA) and a 445nm laser. Also required is an extended 3-year warranty covering the original instrument and the required upgrades.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of York requires an upgrade to an existing Union Biometrica BioSorter, consisting of a 1000 mm Fluid and Optics Core Assembly (FOCA) and a 445nm laser. The upgrade from a 500 mm FOCA to include a 445nm laser will enable the instrument to detect AmCyan fluorescence, when coupled with two other lasers, and to enable the detection of multiple transgenes allowing mosquitoes and slightly larger BSL L1 larvae to be sampled. Also required is an extended 3-year warranty covering the original instrument and the required upgrades.

Procurement Information

Union Biometrica is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the equipment and therefore the only party that can undertake the upgrade and provide the warranty which remains better value than purchasing a new instrument.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046ca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017011-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNION BIOMETRICA

Further Information

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