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title: "Spectral Fluorescence-activated Cell Sorting Instrument - AWARD"
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# Spectral Fluorescence-activated Cell Sorting Instrument - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd4ff4af-4183-41c9-a8fc-72e2f1a9ecf7

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## Summary

The University of Warwick recently completed the procurement process for a spectral fluorescence-activated cell sorting instrument, announced under the contract ID IT-25-3149-SM-09-24-WMS-MRC-CELLSORTER-MR. Located in the West Midlands, this procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, identified by the classification codes 38000000 (Laboratory equipment), 38510000 (Microscopes), and others related to analysis apparatus, reached its award stage, with Cytek Biosciences BV being designated as the supplier. Key dates included the tender period closure on 6th November 2024, and the contract running from 6th December 2024 to 5th December 2025. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure method, aligning with the University's flexible approach since it is not bound by specific public procurement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory technologies, particularly those that specialise in advanced optical and precision equipment. With The University of Warwick's preference for involving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies within this bracket have a good chance to grow their profiles by participating in future similar opportunities. Businesses that focus on innovative laboratory solutions and have experience with fluorescence-activated cell sorting technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging with the University’s procurement process can also provide valuable exposure and collaboration potential within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a spectral fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) instrument. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2679b209-fc9a-4eb0-87ad-aa15caf7fe82 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYTEK BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2679b209-fc9a-4eb0-87ad-aa15caf7fe82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2679b209-fc9a-4eb0-87ad-aa15caf7fe82
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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