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title: "(NU/1668) Supply of a minimum three laser Flow Cytometer"
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# (NU/1668) Supply of a minimum three laser Flow Cytometer

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77d580a8-c636-480d-9dd0-0b669a3a217a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the supply of a minimum three laser flow cytometer, essential for accelerating research in Synthetic Biology. The tender was published on 10th May 2021 and is categorised under the goods procurement category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender closed on 24th May 2021, and the awarded contract, worth £117,238.30, is valid from 21st July 2021 to 28th July 2021. The delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and laboratory equipment industry, offering a chance to engage in high-value, innovative procurement. Companies capable of providing the specified equipment, along with after-sales support and maintenance, will benefit significantly from this contract, enabling potential growth through collaboration with a prominent educational institution like Newcastle University.

## Notice

The proposed three/four laser flow cytometer is required to establish an automated foundry which will accelerate our research projects in Synthetic Biology (Engineering Biology), including the EPSRC funded programme grant "Synthetic Portabolomics" Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS) has been awarded an equipment grant to purchase a three/four laser flow cytometer system with a clear and demonstrable ability to measure a minimum of mCherry, green and yellow fluorescent proteins in a high-throughput manner. We require the instrument to be adaptable to automation upgrades as our foundry progresses, with versatility to allow maximum potential usage. The cytometer will be housed in the Devonshire Building within the Faculty of SAGE, (ICOS, School of Computing). The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21adc666-cd25-415c-94e8-9bbb956ee1e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2021 - 28 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,238 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21adc666-cd25-415c-94e8-9bbb956ee1e7
- 10 May 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9db253-4453-40ce-bb4b-2a8f139ae3a1
- 10 May 2021 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aba7a4e-2f74-4d43-a9c7-b55891729820

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21adc666-cd25-415c-94e8-9bbb956ee1e7
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9db253-4453-40ce-bb4b-2a8f139ae3a1
  10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aba7a4e-2f74-4d43-a9c7-b55891729820
  10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=40f052df-91b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert link

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