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title: "Flow Cytometer"
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# Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e62246aa-f37e-4e60-bcb0-66e78a097043

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter seeking to purchase a flow cytometer, a significant piece of laboratory equipment necessary for a variety of research activities. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract starting on 18th September 2017 and extending until 17th September 2018. The total contract value is set at £90,000, with a minimum acceptance value of £50,000. This open procedure aimed to ensure a competitive selection process for suppliers.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision technologies. Companies with expertise in flow cytometry or similar laboratory instrumentation could find this particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to tender, as this project provides a chance to expand their market reach within the academic and research sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and high-quality products may be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with the University of Exeter and similar institutions.

## Notice

Living Systems Institute hosts researchers and Students from a broad range of backgrounds and research interests. Many of these researchers require usage of a flow cytometer for a range of different sample types, including 100-micron ciliate cells, adherent and mammalian cell cultures, to yeast and bacterial cells. This flow cytometer is being purchased to support these research activities We wish to purchase a flow cytometer as a workhorse for quantifying the number of cells in a range of different sample types. The system must be able to do high-throughput cell counting from a 96-well plate, with the ability to agitate samples to re-suspend weakly adherent cells

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862f15e3-abed-41a5-8349-c362c19e2ea6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,834 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2017 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862f15e3-abed-41a5-8349-c362c19e2ea6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862f15e3-abed-41a5-8349-c362c19e2ea6
  23rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20738&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

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

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