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title: "UKRI-2399 High Specification Flow Cytometer/Cell Sorter (min 6 lasers)"
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# UKRI-2399 High Specification Flow Cytometer/Cell Sorter (min 6 lasers)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61e5b009-ee25-45eb-bed2-44aabcb5f2d1

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has recently awarded a contract for a high-specification flow cytometer/cell sorter valued at £632,477.29. The contract was awarded to Life Technologies Limited. The procurement process had an open procedure with a tender period ending on 14th February 2023. The contract period is from 21st February 2023 to 31st March 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category and is intended to serve the East of England region, United Kingdom.

This tender for a high-specification flow cytometer/cell sorter presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in cytometers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating in this procurement process. The UK Research & Innovation is the buying organisation overseeing this tender, aiming to acquire cutting-edge equipment to enhance research capabilities. Businesses with expertise in high-throughput fluidics and fluorescence detection could be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The LMB Flow Cytometry Unit is looking for a high-specification flow cytometer cell sorter that offers high resolution, sensitivity, and high-parameter fluorescence detection, high-throughput fluidics, and flexible nozzle and pressure options to sort a wide array of particles including bacteria, and live cell types such as from primary tissues in single cell suspension or mammalian cell lines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2953c7b4-1faa-47a9-82f9-ff1f3a1a55f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £632,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £632,477 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2953c7b4-1faa-47a9-82f9-ff1f3a1a55f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2953c7b4-1faa-47a9-82f9-ff1f3a1a55f6
  21st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=761814791
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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