--- title: "UKRI - RE20556 - High Specification Flow Cytometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-11" --- # UKRI - RE20556 - High Specification Flow Cytometer Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0534891-a1c9-4cec-9a28-9f08624715a0.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking bids for the title "UKRI - RE20556 - High Specification Flow Cytometer". This tender falls under the goods category, with a focus on cytometers, and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure and the current stage is complete. The deadline for bid submission was set for 21st December 2020 at 14:00, with delivery and installation required by 31st March 2021. The awarded contract was valued at £415,285 and announced on 7th January 2021. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced cytometry solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on scientific instruments and have the capacity to meet high specification requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the budget constraints and specific technology requirements, suppliers that can demonstrate quality and reliability in high-specification scientific instruments can leverage this procurement to grow their market presence in the public sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 21th December 2020 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The LMB are looking to sourcing a high specification flow cytometer operating 5 different wavelength lasers within our maximum budget of PS416,666.00 excluding VAT in order to undertake cell sorting experiments for a large range of different cell types, utilising various fluorescent markers . Delivery and installation must be completed by 31st March 2021. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 3XB6257N3X Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficient of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005e7f1d-2f86-4712-87bb-e55dcfa7d75c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 22 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £415,285 | | 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 - 11 Feb 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005e7f1d-2f86-4712-87bb-e55dcfa7d75c - 18 Nov 2020 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59a2320-1c80-4016-b935-94e55a200a02 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005e7f1d-2f86-4712-87bb-e55dcfa7d75c 11th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59a2320-1c80-4016-b935-94e55a200a02 18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54759fba-c2bf-417b-8f1b-ddca5db0206d RE20556 - High Specification Flow Cytometer - Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c74dc9f-f618-4b70-a933-197aafebda05 RE20556 - High Specification Flow Cytometer - Request for Proposal Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f74552c9-9fd3-4963-adfd-7a2bf2b55138 RE20556 - UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/289c5006-3765-41ff-8010-89c829cf80bc RE20556 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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