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title: "Flow Cytometer"
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buyer: "THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
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# Flow Cytometer

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d051659-ba1d-4d98-b123-110099b0b713

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## Summary

The Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has completed the procurement process for a "Flow Cytometer," valued at £198,867.77, under the goods category, specifically targeting cytometers. This procurement was carried out through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication, culminating in the award on 6th November 2020. The contract period begins on 15th November 2020 and will run until 10th January 2024, with the delivery address located in Crowmarsh Gifford, England. The tender period concluded on 3rd November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in flow cytometry systems or related technologies. Companies that can offer high-quality, innovative solutions for environmental microbiology research would find this tender suitable. The involved organisations, including the awarded supplier, Sony Europe Limited, reflect the competitive nature of this sector, highlighting the potential for companies to establish partnerships and expand their market presence through participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

We require a benchtop flow sorting system that will be used for environmental microbiology research. 1. We require a four laser system covering 488nm/405nm/561nm/638nm wavelengths to enable multi-parameter discrimination of phytoplankton pigments and physiological stains. 2. A critical requirement of this system is the ability to robustly control for microbiological contamination in the fluidics system. It must have a single-use chip based fluidics system that enables part of the fluidics and nozzle to be completely replaced with each use. The user must be able to easily switch between 70, 100 and 130um size "nozzles" without a service visit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36be3120-67c6-49c5-9024-b8c456c3b2c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2020 - 10 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,867 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,867 |
| 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 | THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | CROWMARSH GIFFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36be3120-67c6-49c5-9024-b8c456c3b2c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36be3120-67c6-49c5-9024-b8c456c3b2c7
  6th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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