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Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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12 Feb 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer, categorised under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)'. This contract, awarded to Standard BioTools UK Limited, spans a total of five years, including four years of service. The procurement follows the 'Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition' as the needed mass cytometer had only one viable manufacturer. The procurement stage is labelled as 'Award', with all key contracts finalised by 4th February 2025. The delivery location for this high-tech laboratory equipment is the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, Dow Street, Dundee, Scotland, UK.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer

Notice Description

A mass cytometer is required that facilitates the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A mass cytometer is required that can facilitate the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.

Procurement Information

An extensive knowledge of the field of research and of existing instrumentation has led to the conclusion that there is only one manufacturer of this technology, and only one model available from that manufacturer. There is no other supplier of mass cytometers of any kind.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004648-2025
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£499,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 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 DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANDARD BIOTOOLS

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