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title: "Procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter"
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# Procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67740675-78f2-4712-9b42-3ed75eaf9179

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. This tender involves the supply of the Cell Sorter, a maintenance contract, delivery, installation, user training, and a minimum warranty period of 1 Year. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period closing on 27th March 2023 and a contract period starting on 15th May 2023. The industry category for this tender is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically Fluorescent microscopes and related devices. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by Manchester Metropolitan University presents an opportunity for businesses to provide Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter equipment and related services. Companies offering laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly in the field of fluorescent microscopes, bulbs and lamps, cytometers, and sorters, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses can leverage their expertise to deliver the required goods, installation, training, and maintenance services as outlined in the tender requirements.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through an open tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. To include, but not limited to; o The supply of newly manufactured Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. o A maintenance contract for the full duration of the agreement, covering all costs associated with preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, parts and labour and software upgrades. o Delivery of Goods to the University campus as stated in the documentation o Full installation of the Goods upon delivery, inclusive of the required system and compliance checks, and acceptance testing. o Full user training covering usage of the system, and any associated software packages. o A minimum warranty period of 1 Year from the date of installation for parts and labour. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d487808-5d9b-4068-85e2-c93192bc92d5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 15 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30132300 - Sorters
- 31532920 - Bulbs and fluorescent lamps
- 33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38434510 - Cytometers
- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d487808-5d9b-4068-85e2-c93192bc92d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d487808-5d9b-4068-85e2-c93192bc92d5
  24th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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