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title: "Fluxion Bioflux 1000Z with dual gas upgrade."
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# Fluxion Bioflux 1000Z with dual gas upgrade.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d132ab7f-53e2-4c49-80e0-1e96849c6915

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Fluxion Bioflux 1000Z with a dual gas upgrade was initiated by the University of Nottingham, based in Nottingham, England. Classified under medical equipment (CPV code 33100000), the award was made on 19 March 2022 for a total value of £49,905. This procurement followed a direct method, characterised as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set for the same day, and the procurement process was officially completed by 29 June 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on medical technology and equipment. Businesses that specialise in innovative medical devices or related goods would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, especially those with a strong track record in supplying advanced healthcare solutions. The unique nature of the Fluxion Bioflux 1000Z, being the only off-the-shelf device of its kind, could provide competitive edge and expansion possibilities for companies engaging in similar innovations.

## Notice

The Fluxion Bioflux 1000Z dual gas is the only off-the-shelf microfluidic device on the market that enables real time microscopy of multiple channels under versatile environmental control that includes limited oxygen. It is protected by the patent US20160161392A1, with the sole UK supplier LabTech.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f38515-a31a-40c4-b840-2922e9c068d5 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2022 - 19 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,905 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f38515-a31a-40c4-b840-2922e9c068d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f38515-a31a-40c4-b840-2922e9c068d5
  29th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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