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title: "Nano Flow Cytometer - Supply, Installation, Service & Maintenance"
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# Nano Flow Cytometer - Supply, Installation, Service & Maintenance

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-485d06fd-270c-4b44-9437-659605beae51

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## Summary

The Aston University has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, service & maintenance of a Nano Flow Cytometer. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £250,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on July 31, 2023, and ending on July 30, 2028. The buying organisation is located in Birmingham, England, and the procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category.

This tender opportunity for the Nano Flow Cytometer could be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies experienced in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Businesses interested in cutting-edge technology for extracellular vesicle measurements within the specified range could find this tender a valuable growth opportunity. The contract period offers potential for long-term business relationships and service provision.

## Notice

Nano Flow Cytometer Supply, Installation, Service & Maintenance. Equipment capable of measuring extracellular vesicles as small as 40nm, and up to 1mm by light scattering and fluorescence simultaneously. The combined measurement of size, concentration and of biomarkers is obtained by the interrogation of 10,000 individual particle events in only 1 minute.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33fdb8d-0490-4e7b-b201-79de7552db12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANOFCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33fdb8d-0490-4e7b-b201-79de7552db12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33fdb8d-0490-4e7b-b201-79de7552db12
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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