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School of Biology: Cell Sorter

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has concluded an open procurement process for the supply of a Cell Sorter for its School of Biology, located in Guardbridge, UK. This procurement, under the industry category of Education, was aimed at acquiring goods for the analysis and separation of biological particles. The process moved from the tender stage, starting with notices in October 2024, to the award stage, completed in February 2025, with key submission deadlines and a standstill period incorporated to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated cell sorting technology with biosafety specifications. The contract was awarded to Beckman Coulter, reflecting an emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness in supplier selection. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in bioanalytical instruments and a capability for electronic submission and invoicing would have been well-suited contenders for this tender, offering potential for future engagements in similar projects with the University of St Andrews.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Biology: Cell Sorter

Notice Description

Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens. Technical Specification - 4-way cell sorting - 3-laser configuration: violet, blue, yellow/green - Ability to sort into multiwell plates - Must have ability for biosafety level 2 work, and fit inside existing class 2 biosafety cabinet (dimensions: 1100 mm width x 600 mm depth x 680 mm height) - Ability to integrate with single-cell workflows such as scRNAseq - Rapid startup - Automated quality control and easy troubleshooting - Reusable Consumables. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782043
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528707
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,097 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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