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title: "(NU/1601) Supply of a \"Full Spectrum\" Spectral Flow Cytometer with high-throughput sample acquisition capabilities"
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# (NU/1601) Supply of a "Full Spectrum" Spectral Flow Cytometer with high-throughput sample acquisition capabilities

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95b9ec3a-1ce2-4de6-ac7b-3c9f16771960

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to procure a "full spectrum" spectral flow cytometer with high-throughput capabilities. This tender, referenced as NU/1601, falls under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics and has a total value of £490,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure. The contract period commences on 4th November 2020 and concludes on 5th January 2021. The tender process is complete, with the final submission deadline having been set for 12:00 GMT on 12th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in biomedical instruments and flow cytometry technology. Companies capable of delivering high-performance equipment with robust after-sales support and warranties are well-positioned to compete. The demand for advanced scientific tools that facilitate high-parameter multiplexing and sample acquisition will likely attract both established manufacturers and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to make their mark in the market.

## Notice

The University has recently been awarded a Wellcome Trust Multi-user equipment grant and wants to purchase a "full spectrum" spectral flow cytometer system with a clear and demonstrable ability to measure highly multiplexed fluorescent probes bound to mammalian cell targets, in a high-throughput manner. The spectral cytometer will be housed in the Newcastle Flow Cytometry Core Facility (NU-FCCF) within the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute.The objectives of the equipment are summarized as follows: * To allow high parameter multiplexing (>35 parameters) of widely available reagents (such as fluorophore bound antibodies) targeting mammalian cells with a particular focus on cell types/markers implicated in infection and immunity. * To be able to detect and differentiate between spectrally similar as well distinct fluorophores bound to probes at the single cell level. * To be able to provide high-throughput sample acquisition in the form of an integrated 96 well (minimum) sampler system in order to meet the high through put demands of a scientific core facility. * To be able to measure cellular auto-fluorescence as a defined parameter and to allow for the subtraction of this signal to improve measurement resolution. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 60 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eb15438b-85f2-ea11-8105-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1601. The deadline for submitting a tender is 12.00 GMT (midday) on Monday 12th October 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86282277-8051-4d3a-89e9-f9f2a08a21dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2020 - 5 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 | CYTOMETRIC ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86282277-8051-4d3a-89e9-f9f2a08a21dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86282277-8051-4d3a-89e9-f9f2a08a21dd
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eb15438b-85f2-ea11-8105-005056b64545

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