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Contract for the supply of a Replacement Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for a Replacement Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System, awarding the contract to Miltenyi Biotec Limited. The procurement is classified under the "goods" category, focusing on medical and biomedical equipment. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 31st October 2025. The system is intended for use by the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science within the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Swansea, to support research across areas like immunology, oncology, and women's health. This follows the tender phase that ended in September 2025, with the procurement method conducted openly.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply. Companies with expertise in high-throughput, automated systems for cell separation, and those who provide state-of-the-art solutions in biomedical research tools, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. The successful delivery of this equipment is critical for ongoing and future research programmes, presenting growth opportunities for suppliers capable of handling complex, research-grade equipment demands. Such contracts not only highlight opportunities for innovation but also foster relationships with prestigious institutions like Swansea University.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of a Replacement Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System

Notice Description

The Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science at Swansea University has now awarded the contract for a fully Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System to be used across multiple research groups within the Department of Biomedical Sciences and will play a critical role in supporting high-quality, externally funded research in immunology, reproductive health, cellular metabolism, oncology, neurodegeneration, neuroscience and women's health.This procurement was to replace the current Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System which currently used extensively within the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the Medical School by a series of research groups, many of whom rely on the machine on multiple days each week for essential work supporting several externally funded research grants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154791
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154791
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38434520 - Blood analysers

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

39162000 - Educational equipment

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sue Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295890

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILTENYI BIOTEC

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