Award

Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The purchasing organisation Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser. This contract falls under the Goods category and was awarded to Planet Ocean Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited tender with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The aim of the contract is to acquire specialised laboratory research equipment for University research purposes. The contract value is £91,125 and was signed on March 20, 2023.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser

Notice Description

Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser (supplied by Planet Ocean) features a Colour camera, Auto-focus and Automated Liquid Handler, 8000 series objectives (2X, 4X, 10X, 20X), flow cells to match objectives, syringe pump, FOV Cleaning Kit, Dust Cover, Monitor, Keyboard and PC The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser (supplied by Planet Ocean) features a Colour camera, Auto-focus and Automated Liquid Handler, 8000 series objectives (2X, 4X, 10X, 20X), flow cells to match objectives, syringe pump, FOV Cleaning Kit, Dust Cover, Monitor, Keyboard and PC The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726463
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
£91,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANET OCEAN

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