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title: "Procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter - AWARD"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
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# Procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter - AWARD

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf3501ac-fe56-4d15-998c-479499445670

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter through an open tender process. The contract involves the supply and maintenance of the equipment, delivery to the university campus, installation, user training, and a minimum 1-year warranty period. The procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with the contract period starting on June 5, 2023, and ending on June 4, 2025, with a total contract value of £187,807.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technology to compete for providing a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter to Manchester Metropolitan University. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, considering the nature of the procurement process as an open procedure. The selected supplier, Sony Europe B.V., will be responsible for fulfilling the contract requirements and ensuring the satisfactory delivery of the equipment within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through an open tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. To include, but not limited to; o The supply of newly manufactured Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. o A maintenance contract for the full duration of the agreement, covering all costs associated with preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, parts and labour and software upgrades. o Delivery of Goods to the University campus as stated in the documentation o Full installation of the Goods upon delivery, inclusive of the required system and compliance checks, and acceptance testing. o Full user training covering usage of the system, and any associated software packages. o A minimum warranty period of 1 Year from the date of installation for parts and labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0ba707-5c60-4e23-afe3-2d9fe955f021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 4 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,807 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30132300 - Sorters
- 31532920 - Bulbs and fluorescent lamps
- 33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38434510 - Cytometers
- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0ba707-5c60-4e23-afe3-2d9fe955f021

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0ba707-5c60-4e23-afe3-2d9fe955f021
  13th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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