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Fully Automated Cell Separator

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has concluded a procurement process for a Fully Automated Cell Separator under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £40,200, was awarded to Stem Cell Technologies UK Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Cambridge. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, falls within the goods category, specifically laboratory equipment. The contract is active with a duration from 9th July 2025 to 8th July 2026. Key documentation was published on 23rd July 2025, associated with the contracting notice on Find a Tender.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector market. Companies in the precision instruments and biotechnology sectors will find this procurement beneficial for market penetration and growth. The direct procurement method indicates potential for further cooperation with sub-central government public authorities, such as educational institutions like the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, opening pathways for businesses engaged in cutting-edge scientific research support services.

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Notice Title

Fully Automated Cell Separator

Notice Description

A fully automated cell separator for research purposes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042392-2025
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
£40,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Pat Osborne
Contact Email
pat.osborne@lshtm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079272367

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEM CELL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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