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title: "UKRI MRC RE18382 Benchtop Flow Cytometer"
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# UKRI MRC RE18382 Benchtop Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c26d60-decf-41d4-916c-9e9ed982d1d8

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## Summary

The UKRI MRC, represented by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is conducting a procurement process for a Benchtop Flow Cytometer, aimed at enhancing particle analysis capabilities. The procurement is currently in the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, valued at approximately £251,298.26. The contract began on 7th January 2019 and will run until 28th February 2023, with the need for the equipment being fulfilled at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology located in Cambridge, UK. The tender period initially closed on 28th November 2018, and potential suppliers had to submit all bids electronically through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those that can provide complex analytical systems and technical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, as the specifications include advanced technology requirements that could align with their innovative solutions. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality products and comprehensive installation services will be well-positioned to participate in future procurements of a similar nature.

## Notice

* AWARDED* Brief Description of Requirement The MRC wish to purchase a new Benchtop Flow Cytometer to enable them to analyse the physical and chemical characteristics of particles in a fluid as it passes through a Minimum of 5 (five) spatially separated lasers and it is desirable that the proposed Flow Cytometer offered be fitted with a sixth spatially separated laser. The Contractor shall design, manufacture, supply, deliver, position, install, test, commission and set to work a Benchtop Flow Cytometer (FCM) at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QH, UK. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a46c3bb-dbb5-4e24-aa18-d0db9d202116 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,298 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a46c3bb-dbb5-4e24-aa18-d0db9d202116
- 24 Oct 2018 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31fdfbf-4a86-4671-b90c-f543f5156caf
- 23 Oct 2018 at 10:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31fdfbf-4a86-4671-b90c-f543f5156caf
- 23 Oct 2018 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31fdfbf-4a86-4671-b90c-f543f5156caf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a46c3bb-dbb5-4e24-aa18-d0db9d202116
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31fdfbf-4a86-4671-b90c-f543f5156caf
  24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bf2dc3c-6663-4543-869a-1208c5ae89ae
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4de245e5-cdc6-484e-95bc-33bcf5fdcff7
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39223a4a-85cf-4892-a0b1-dd0f673a06f7
  Request for Proposal Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fb83b3d-684f-41d4-a604-5b7b2e8eafd5
  Request for Proposals
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5fe19e3-1999-4eb1-ac30-672f2dc3f58d
  Bidder Training
- https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:465326-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edf02340-4987-4136-9401-1c25698efe8e
  Request for Proposal Updated
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:048342-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&ticket=ST-2002500-2KT91pJU08VabPIjnnO8dn9ZZqjDB1ZwGcABvlzTqZQOKFZq8OOc6iEPibMG4zkY5ek1xIfEmYO6DU1Aai5bzcm-jpJZscgsw0KBRUg8lKGHSC-sizwI5tri6pOQcgeRJzdOwL9bB7CYbuD5C9ooMbQ5uYG
  TED Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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