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title: "F;ow Cytometer"
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# F;ow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb05ff1-f22e-4905-a853-a462d2142906

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting an open tender process to procure a flow cytometer, which is essential for their diverse research activities. This procurement falls within the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category and covers significant financial value, with a contract value set at £100,000, and a minimum value of £90,000. The tender was published on 15 June 2017, with a submission deadline of 6 July 2017. The project delivery is expected to commence on 13 July 2017 and will last for one year, focusing on the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in high-throughput technology and cellular analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions for laboratory workflows and those offering bespoke services in equipment supply would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering potential growth within the sector.

## Notice

Living Systems Institute hosts researchers from a broad range of backgrounds and research inter-ests. Many of these researchers require usage of a flow cytometer for a range of different sample types, including 100-micron ciliate cells, adherent and mammalian cell cultures, to yeast and bacterial cells. This flow cytometer is being purchased to support these research activities We wish to purchase a flow cytometer as a workhorse for quantifying the number of cells in a range of different sample types. The system must be able to do high-throughput cell counting from a 96-well plate, with the ability to agitate samples to re-suspend weakly adherent cells

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18e152-991c-4627-8755-28b240ac7d88 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2017 - 13 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18e152-991c-4627-8755-28b240ac7d88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f18e152-991c-4627-8755-28b240ac7d88
  15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20542&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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