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Award

21 Apr 2025 at 15:17

Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews sought to procure a Cell Sorter for the School of Biology, classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments (CPV code 38900000). This procurement process used an open procedure, allowing electronic submission through their eTendering System, with a deadline for tenders on 2nd December 2024. Located in St Andrews, Scotland (UKM72), the purchasing process was aligned with the regulations of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU, focusing on the procurement of goods to analyse and separate biological samples. The tender attracted three bids and was awarded on 19th February 2025 to Beckman Coulter, with a contract valued at £168,097.97. The procurement process is complete, following a successful award of the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, especially those offering high-quality products for biological analysis. Companies with capabilities in the integration of advanced cell sorting technologies and biosafety compliance will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. The emphasis on both quality and cost in the award criteria underscores the importance of offering high-standard, yet competitively priced solutions. Suppliers able to provide robust technical support for integration with single-cell workflows would be well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

School of Biology: Cell Sorter

Notice Description

Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens. Technical Specification - 4-way cell sorting - 3-laser configuration: violet, blue, yellow/green - Ability to sort into multiwell plates - Must have ability for biosafety level 2 work, and fit inside existing class 2 biosafety cabinet (dimensions: 1100 mm width x 600 mm depth x 680 mm height) - Ability to integrate with single-cell workflows such as scRNAseq - Rapid startup - Automated quality control and easy troubleshooting - Reusable Consumables Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b2fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016099-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,097 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter

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