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title: "NU2046 Supply of An Imaging-Capable Full Spectrum Cell Sorter for Biotechnology and Biological Research"
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# NU2046 Supply of An Imaging-Capable Full Spectrum Cell Sorter for Biotechnology and Biological Research

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23734b3d-44ea-40fd-b969-17d655c21ee8

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the procurement of an Imaging-Capable Full Spectrum Cell Sorter for biotechnology and biological research. This opportunity falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £840,000. The deadline for tender submissions is on 17th July 2024, and the contract period will last from 27th July 2024 to 26th July 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in supplying high-speed cell sorting equipment geared towards biotechnology and biological research. Companies in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specializing in fluorescence detection technologies, should consider competing for this contract with Newcastle University. The procurement method details for this opportunity are specified as "Other."

## Notice

The Newcastle University Flow Cytometry Core facility (NU-FCCF), part of FMS requires a high-speed cell sorter that has full-spectrum fluorescence detection capabilities in combination with the ability to image cells for selection and isolation. This system will support both fundamental and medical biological and biotechnology research across the FMS and SAgE). Therefore, we are looking to procure a system that provides all these capabilities in one platform. This purchase is being funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Council (BBSRC) of UK Research and Innovation (UK-RI). The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the equipment detailed in Section 3.1 Technical Specification to the University, with after-sales support and 60 months combined warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6906edf0-dd5f-4285-b3e1-6e77b2da2450 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6906edf0-dd5f-4285-b3e1-6e77b2da2450

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6906edf0-dd5f-4285-b3e1-6e77b2da2450
  26th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=86e6f911-cc33-ef11-812c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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