--- title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer Reference: 0068-DST" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT" published: "2021-05-14" --- # The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer Reference: 0068-DST Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97702be8-55a4-431d-a7e8-ef5371ec154a.json) ## Summary The Medicines Discovery Catapult has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer, valued at £120,000. This contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies following a selective procurement method, which involved evaluating bidders based on a quality-weighted score of 70% and cost-weighted score of 30%. The installation is scheduled for May 2021, with a one-year warranty commencing upon successful installation. The overall contract period extends from 6th May 2021 to 5th May 2025. The flow cytometer will be delivered to an address in the North West of England. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced technological solutions in flow cytometry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the medical or biotechnological sectors may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts with the Medicines Discovery Catapult or other research institutions that require specialised laboratory equipment and ongoing maintenance services. Engaging with such opportunities can enhance business growth by gaining access to new markets within the healthcare and research sectors. ## Notice This contract is based on the tender issued by MDC for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer. MDC is looking to set up a research flow cytometry capability to provide the UK SME community access to advanced target engagement/validation and biomarkers strategies. MDC therefore require a benchtop flow cytometer instrument that will enable MDC to analyse and phenotype mixed populations of cells. The procurement process was designed to explore and evaluate each bidder's relevant experience, competency, and ability to deliver against the MDC's specified requirements. The tender assessed a potential supplier's quality and cost, quality had the weighted score of 70%, and cost had a weighted score of 30% The Tenderer who has passed all the Pass / Fail criteria and has achieved the highest total weighted score and considered the "most economically advantageous Tender" has been awarded the Contract. The tender submissions were evaluated by the evaluation team. The contract for the provision of a Multi-Colour Flow Cytometer awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK. Ltd. The installation is expected in May 2021, once installed to the satisfaction of MDC a one-year warranty will commence. At the end of the one-year warranty a three (3) year maintenance agreement will commence. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1598d4b1-13d9-427d-8659-083cb5ddd084 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | 5 May 2021 - 5 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT | | Locality | CHESHIRE | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK10 4TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Chelford | | Westminster constituency | Tatton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 14 May 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1598d4b1-13d9-427d-8659-083cb5ddd084 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1598d4b1-13d9-427d-8659-083cb5ddd084 14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://md.catapult.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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