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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for a Flow Cytometer"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas RFQ for a Flow Cytometer

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8127dee-3850-4fff-8716-9219082da864

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## Summary

The Cefas, located in Lowestoft, is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of a benchtop Flow Cytometer, with a value ranging from £25,000 to £50,000. This procurement process, classified under laboratory services, began with the publication date on 21st May 2019, and has a tender submission deadline of 29th May 2019. The contract is expected to start on 1st June 2019 and run until 30th June 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in laboratory equipment and related services to compete. Businesses that excel in the research laboratory sector or have expertise in equipment installation would be particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

A benchtop Flow cytometer with small footprint. The instrument should include at least two lasers in the blue (488 nm) and red (638 nm) channels and four colour detection (blue laser and read laser) plus forward and side scatter. The flow cytometer should allow for possible configuration upgrade to activate additional parameters and flexible applications. PC and Software to operate the system should accompany the instrument. DOWNLOAD THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76858R93Y7 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6c2e09-6398-4adf-89b3-0549b6b8196e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 May 2019 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6c2e09-6398-4adf-89b3-0549b6b8196e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b6c2e09-6398-4adf-89b3-0549b6b8196e
  21st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-RFQ-for-a-Flow-Cytometer/76858R93Y7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76858R93Y7

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