--- title: "GB-Bath: Spectral Cell Sorter with Imaging Capability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH" published: "2024-10-29" --- # GB-Bath: Spectral Cell Sorter with Imaging Capability Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4fb97cf-3338-4f26-a242-ba201ecb1f7d.json) ## Summary The University of Bath is seeking tenders for a high-end Spectral Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) with imaging capabilities. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, and it is aimed at fulfilling the needs of the University’s Imaging Facility located in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure with a deadline for submissions set for 2024-11-12. The contract will commence on 2024-12-01 and end on 2025-03-02, with an estimated value ranging from £500,000 to £1,000,000. This tender is supported by funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-end laboratory equipment. Companies capable of providing advanced cell sorting technology, more specifically those with expertise in imaging and spectral capabilities, will find this opportunity especially relevant. Successfully securing this contract could enhance a supplier's portfolio and reputation in the highly specialised field of laboratory optical equipment. Additionally, participating in this tender could pave the way for future collaborations with academic institutions and research facilities. ## Notice The Imaging Facility at the University of Bath requires a high-end, Spectral Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS), with real-time imaging, for single-cell sorting in a core facility environment. The cell sorter must support 6-way sorting, imaging of at least 3 colours, and spectral capability to allow analysis of more than 30 parameters on a single cell. 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. This procurement is subject to Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council funding. The University of Bath is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender journal or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98UHQ3QX97 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb904024-3fb2-4c92-a700-fbd9a79e1707 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 2 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA2 7AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bathwick | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb904024-3fb2-4c92-a700-fbd9a79e1707 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb904024-3fb2-4c92-a700-fbd9a79e1707 29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Spectral-Cell-Sorter-with-Imaging-Capability/98UHQ3QX97 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/98UHQ3QX97 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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