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title: "Invitrogen Attune CytPix Flow cytometer"
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# Invitrogen Attune CytPix Flow cytometer

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2802ad5-74c8-4924-8ae5-1be1ee7b7652

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has successfully completed a public procurement process to acquire an Invitrogen Attune CytPix Flow Cytometer, an advanced cell analyser. This direct procurement, categorised under goods, was initiated through a single tender action valued at £133,323.42. The tender period concluded on 15th November 2021, with the contract period running from 1st December 2021 to 31st January 2022. The delivery address for the equipment is located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with the relevant industry category being cytometers.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in medical and laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in advanced cell analysis technology and those that can offer innovative solutions similar to the Invitrogen Attune CytPix Flow Cytometer would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Engaging in this sector can lead to collaborations or partnerships with research organisations, expanding their market reach and bolstering business growth.

## Notice

The Attune CytPix Flow Cytometer is an advanced cell analyzer that combines acoustic focusing fluidics for high sensitivity and high throughput with a high-speed camera. The specific features were required: 1. Conventional flow cytometry alongside high-speed brightfield camera that records images of individual cells coming through the flow cell (up to 6,000 images per second). 2. Three excitation lasers (violet, blue and red). 3. High particle detection rate (up to 35,000 events/sec with all parameters). 4. Ability to handle 96 deep and shallow well plates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dfab07c-92fe-43a5-8d3a-987571c17a25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,323 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,323 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dfab07c-92fe-43a5-8d3a-987571c17a25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dfab07c-92fe-43a5-8d3a-987571c17a25
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

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