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Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University (CU), a body governed by public law in the education sector, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of the FACSDiscovery S8 - a spectral real-time image enabled fluorescence activated cell sorting system. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education, with the location of the delivery specified as UKL22. The procurement process was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition due to the supplier, Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, holding numerous patents for this device and its software. The contract with this large-scale supplier was signed on 3rd September 2024, valued at GBP 534,628.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced scientific equipment and technology due to the exclusive, high-value nature of the product requirements. Companies with a capacity for innovation and a track record of handling complex intellectual property and patented technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in contracts with esteemed educational institutions like Cardiff University can enhance industry credibility, pave the way for long-term business relationships, and foster additional partnership opportunities in the research and academic sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8

Notice Description

Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8 - Spectral real-time image enabled fluorescence activated cell sorting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8 The BD FACSDiscover(tm) S8 Cell Sorter leverages BD CellViewTM Image Technology, a novel high-speed imaging technology that facilitates analysis and sorting through real-time integration of image and flow data. Expands the power of cell analysis and sorting by combining flow cytometry data with spatial and morphological insights.

Procurement Information

Supplier has numerous patents for this device and it's software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144340
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£534,628 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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