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title: "FACS Aria III Cell Sorter Service Contract"
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# FACS Aria III Cell Sorter Service Contract

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e225ab-edd8-46a4-93da-72688e7ce31c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking a contractor for the "FACS Aria III Cell Sorter Service Contract," classified under the industry category of Cytometers. This direct procurement method involves a single tender action and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £56,583, spans three years from 1st February 2018 to 31st January 2021. The tender period ended on 31st January 2018, with the award notice published on 2nd July 2018, detailing the services required for a comprehensive maintenance and support package for a Flow Cytometry Instrument located in W12 0NN, England.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and technical support services, particularly those with expertise in flow cytometry systems. As the services include preventative maintenance and support for sophisticated instruments, firms with a strong background in biomedical engineering or related technical fields, especially those capable of offering comprehensive service packages, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's specifications indicate a need for reliable and knowledgeable suppliers that can support advanced scientific instrumentation.

## Notice

The London Institute of Medical Sciences require a three-year comprehensive service package for the Flow Cytometry Instrument. he service contract for the ARIA III Cell sorter (375nm, 405nm, 561nm 638nm lasers) will require the following: * Include all parts, travel labour and telephone technical support * Two preventative maintenance visits per instrument per year (during each PM visit the instrument's alignment is checked and optimised, wear items such as filters, seals and o-rings are replaced, valve and pump function is checked, as well as laser power and power supply voltages). * Cover the computer system and OEM software necessary for running the flow cytometer instrument. Future upgrades and updates to be provided on release.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c5f718-2c94-4a97-9967-4c1b13b62f63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,583 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,583 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2018 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c5f718-2c94-4a97-9967-4c1b13b62f63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c5f718-2c94-4a97-9967-4c1b13b62f63
  2nd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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