Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the maintenance and repair services of their Flow Cytometry Unit under the title "Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract." This procurement falls under the "services" industry category and specifically targets the repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment (CPV: 50400000). The contract covers the university's facilities across Birmingham and includes the Institute of Biomedical Research, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and several others. The procurement method utilised was a limited, negotiated procedure without a prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons. The total contract value is £434,478.04, and it was signed on 16 January 2025 for a duration of four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in the maintenance and service of high-precision medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in flow cytometry. The contract ensures minimal downtime and optimal performance of critical research equipment, supporting a broad range of biomedical and clinical research activities. Businesses excelling in providing high-quality service contracts and possessing technical expertise in the field—similar to the original equipment manufacturer, BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED—would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The focus on long-term service contracts promises stability and recurring revenue for the qualified service providers.

Award, Contract

Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th January 2025 16:00:20 PM
Contract Summary

The Flow Cytometry Unit at the University of Birmingham supports flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry across the University of Birmingham (UoB); the Technology Hub Flow Cytometry core facility is based in the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR) in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences (MDS), the Flow Cytometry team also support instruments in the UoB Laboratories at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Institute of Translational Medicine and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES). To ensure quality control and the highest level of service we require to have service contracts in place for all our equipment with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This includes 4 BD Fortessa X20 and 2 BD Aria Fusion. The purchase is for all the service contracts (as a bundle) to the existing equipment and will be for a period of 4 years.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04d3d3

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Negotiated Without Publication Of A Contract Notice

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

50400000

CPV Division(s)

50 - Repair and maintenance services
Awarding Authority

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Buyer Name

Teisha Rickus

Buyer Email

T.Ravenscroft@bham.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Edgbaston

BIRMINGHAM

B152TT

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED

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Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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