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title: "2762/JN - Flow Cytometer"
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# 2762/JN - Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74e319fe-a2b3-485e-961e-8bca3aff32be

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for the procurement of a new analytical flow cytometer as part of its Flow Cytometry Core Facility, supported by funding from UKRI. This open procedure is classified under the goods category, specifically for cytometers, and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period concluded on 26th January 2021, while the contract duration is set from 15th February 2021 to 16th February 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000 GBP. For this tender, businesses could register their interest and access the Invitation to Tender through the University’s e-tendering platform.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their offerings in the scientific equipment sector. Companies specialising in laboratory instruments, specifically those focused on analytical devices, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the University of Sheffield could lead to further collaborations and projects in various research fields, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term partnerships.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's Flow Cytometry Core Facility, with funding from UKRI, wishes to purchase a new analytical flow cytometer. This equipment will support research using the increasing numbers of fluorochromes required by our varied user base. The facility supports research groups throughout the University working in areas including immunology, host-pathogen interactions, oncology and cell signaling. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f77b53-624f-4ed4-8871-e6c94b6a6fdf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 23 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,489 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f77b53-624f-4ed4-8871-e6c94b6a6fdf
- 5 Jan 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e687dffc-5bea-438e-8767-a8e2ddc10154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f77b53-624f-4ed4-8871-e6c94b6a6fdf
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e687dffc-5bea-438e-8767-a8e2ddc10154
  5th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All documents can be accessed at:

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