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title: "Contract for the Purchase of a Flow Cytometer"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
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# Contract for the Purchase of a Flow Cytometer

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fdc9b46-cac9-4317-8939-5d829848127a

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## Summary

Bournemouth University has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Purchase of a Flow Cytometer" in the industry category of cytometers. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded following an open procurement method, specified for an initiative that was in the tender stage. The contract period commenced on 24 June 2020 and extends up to 23 June 2021. An important deadline for the tender process was 31 March 2020, with the award notice published on 5 August 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those providing cytometers and related technology. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that align with the specifications outlined in the tender documents are encouraged to explore similar contracts. The contract awarded to Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited serves as a valuable case study for businesses looking to understand the competitive landscape within the public procurement sector, particularly for equipment supply to educational institutions.

## Notice

To supply a flow cytometer to the specification within the tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0edda4-9ffa-494e-9ea5-6774c91b5779 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2020 - 23 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,763 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2020 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0edda4-9ffa-494e-9ea5-6774c91b5779

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0edda4-9ffa-494e-9ea5-6774c91b5779
  5th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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