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Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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12 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee, located in Dundee, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer for its School of Life Sciences. This tender falls under the education industry category and was concluded with the award stage on 12th February 2025, following a limited procurement method due to the specialised nature of the required technology. The procurement process determined that Standard BioTools UK Limited would be the supplier, with the contract valued at approximately £499,995.95, including four years of service, for a total contract period of five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the development and supply of advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those specialising in mass cytometry technology. Companies that possess unique and specialised technological offerings, much like Standard BioTools UK Limited, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Additionally, businesses looking to collaborate with esteemed educational institutions like the University of Dundee could benefit from the credibility and long-term partnership prospects that such contracts offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer

Notice Description

A mass cytometer is required that facilitates the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A mass cytometer is required that can facilitate the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.

Procurement Information

An extensive knowledge of the field of research and of existing instrumentation has led to the conclusion that there is only one manufacturer of this technology, and only one model available from that manufacturer. There is no other supplier of mass cytometers of any kind.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790413
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523721
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
£499,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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 DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANDARD BIOTOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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