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title: "20-06 Cancer Cell Sorter for SIRC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a662070-b7d2-44b4-a0d2-12dcac50b0d3"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON"
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# 20-06 Cancer Cell Sorter for SIRC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a662070-b7d2-44b4-a0d2-12dcac50b0d3

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "20-06 Cancer Cell Sorter for SIRC." This procurement falls under the medical equipment category, specifically focusing on goods related to healthcare. The tender process, which is open and initiated on 14th February 2020, has a submission deadline set for 28th February 2020. The purchased item, a fluorescence activated cell sorter, will aid cancer researchers at the university and is necessary for operations within the West Midlands, England. The total contract value is £70,000, covering the period from 1st April 2020 to 30th March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical equipment and technologies. Companies that can provide advanced scientific instruments, particularly in the field of oncology, are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this procurement opportunity, suitable businesses can expand their market presence and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions in the region.

## Notice

Science in Industry Research Centre (SIRC) is an ERDF funded project that supports companies in the West Midlands to develop new science based products. Eligible applicants benefit from initial fully-funded support to refine their product concept and its development requirements (typically a minimum of 12 hours' support from SIRC specialist staff). The University is looking to purchase an easy to use fluorescence activated cell sorter/ flow cytometer that can help the cancer researchers at UoW to sort different populations of cells in a heterogenous tumour or use for routine analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e5e7ff-fe1d-44af-a7b1-0e60fe1573a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e5e7ff-fe1d-44af-a7b1-0e60fe1573a1
- 14 Feb 2020 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e5e7ff-fe1d-44af-a7b1-0e60fe1573a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e5e7ff-fe1d-44af-a7b1-0e60fe1573a1
  19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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