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Acoustic Focusing Cytometer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to contract for an Acoustic Focusing Cytometer as part of their procurement process classified under the goods category. The tender was awarded on 24th November 2017, following an open procurement method, and relates to essential medical research equipment for the Queen's Medical Research Institute, located in Edinburgh. The contract carries a total value of £131,546.70 and aims to replace outdated equipment that is set to become unsupported within three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of high-tech medical instruments, particularly companies with expertise in flow cytometry and related technologies. Given the nature of the equipment specified, suppliers specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those emphasising acoustic technologies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, enabling growth in the lucrative healthcare and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Acoustic Focusing Cytometer

Notice Description

A cytometer which can be configured with 4 lasers and 16 parameters including Forward Scatter and Side Scatter, plus acoustic focusing which produces lower coefficients of variation compared to other classical hydrodynamic focusing instruments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The QMRI Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility is replacing two of its current instruments due to the manufacturer downgrading the available service contracts which will lead to these instruments being unsupported within the next 3 years. The replacement equipment incorporates acoustic focusing which produces lower coefficients of variation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520399
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302358
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£131,546 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20178 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tony Newjem, Senior Supply Chain Manager
Contact Email
tony.newjem@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316509136

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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