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CSP25014 - Cell sorter

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 May 2025 at 08:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, involves the acquisition of a cell sorter under the contract titled "CSP25014 - Cell sorter," in the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, is at the award stage as of 27th May 2025. Notably, this contract was conducted without competition due to the technical requirement for a specific supplier, namely Newcastle University, which was awarded the contract. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, deemed below the threshold for competition, with a contract period from 7th May 2025 to 29th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can offer unique or technically advanced products that meet specific needs. Although the competition was limited in this instance, it highlights the potential for similar opportunities for businesses that are well-positioned technically to supply such specialised equipment. Particularly, SMEs in the laboratory and precision equipment sector may find similar direct procurement methods beneficial if they can demonstrate their unique capabilities in fulfilling specific technical criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25014 - Cell sorter

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Award notice for the supply of BD FACSAria cell sorter to build a Light-sheet multi-spectral imaging cell sorter to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027560-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£20,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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