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Spectral Cell Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for a Spectral Cell Analyser through a limited procurement method. The contract was valued at £449,554.67 and was signed on 11th March 2024. The University required a flow cytometer with specific criteria to support research priorities. The award aims to provide advanced technology for research, training opportunities for researchers and staff, and potential societal benefits in areas like health and microbiology.

This tender awarded by the University of Edinburgh for a Spectral Cell Analyser presents opportunities for suppliers of advanced scientific equipment and technology. Businesses operating in the goods category, particularly those offering spectral flow cytometers and related software solutions, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The University's focus on research development and innovation opens doors for suppliers looking to collaborate on cutting-edge projects and contribute to societal advancements in healthcare and environmental sustainability.

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Notice Title

Spectral Cell Analyser

Notice Description

6-laser spectrally enabled flow cytometer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Non Competitive action following a review of a Nationwide Framework (20 suppliers) and engagement of a further 3 Suppliers - only one could fulfil the spec.

Procurement Information

The Spectral Cell Analyser ID7000* is a flow cytometer, which will assess individual cells and measure their characteristics, such as the number or type of proteins displayed on the cell surface. The analyser records these measurements. To meet UoE research priorities, any analyser purchased had to meet a certain set of criteria. 1. Fully spectral 2. Capable of simultaneous detection of at least 45 fluorescent colours 3. Using more than 75 detectors 4. Equipped with 6 lasers (320, 355, 405, 488, 561 and 637 nm). The number of lasers is important for the provision of high-dimensionality (6 lasers enables more parameters to be measured than 5 lasers does). The lasers also have some specific uses: the 405nm laser is essential for small particle detection, and the 320nm laser is essential for effective autofluorescence removal. 5. Supplied with software that enables unsupervised use of the analyser by researchers, and that is accessible from computers not physically attached to the analyser. This technology is met by the provider this award is made to, is the most advanced technology, thus future proofed. This could not be provided by any of the 23 other suppliers engaged. This award will provide the research facilities within the University of Edinburgh to support the maintenance of a globally competitive environment in which early career researchers can develop research programmes using equipment that will allow them to answer ambitious and novel research questions. Additionally, training on this state-of-the-art technology will improve the future job prospects of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff by developing skill sets in new ways of acquiring and analysing high- parameter data that are highly desirable in both academic and commercial settings. In the longer term, new knowledge generated in the areas of health, immunology, cell biology and microbiology are expected to lead to broader societal benefits, including through the identification of novel drug targets, informing future research into personalised approaches to maintaining health and treating disease, and the discovery of new ways of tackling environmental issues using microbial biotechnologies such as plastic waste recycling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760682
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500613
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£449,554 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Sharron Gardiner
Contact Email
sgardine@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

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

SONY EUROPE

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