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title: "Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences"
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# Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdca352c-03e1-4e60-947b-64f1b9688534

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking tenders for the provision of a Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences, with a maximum contract duration of 39 months. This contract encompasses an initial period during which the successful supplier will provide the equipment, accompanied by a 12-month warranty and 36-month support and maintenance agreement running concurrently. The total value of the contract is approximately £532,016.57, targeting the industry category of checking and testing apparatus. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period concluded on 17th December 2024, with the contract set to commence on 6th March 2025 and end on 31st May 2025. This procurement process is presently in the award stage, with Life Technologies Limited named as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for large enterprises specialising in scientific and technological goods, particularly in the field of biological sciences. Suppliers with advanced capabilities in supplying and maintaining high-precision checking and testing apparatus will find this contract aligns with their expertise. While the opportunity is particularly competitive for larger firms given the high-value contract and comprehensive service requirements, it also reinforces the importance of strong after-sales support and maintenance, which can be a compelling differentiator within the procurement process.

## Notice

The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 39months - this will be the maximum contract period with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 39months for the provision of the equipment including a 12month warranty and 36 month support and maintenance to run concurrently subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of 12 months will run

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e9341a-9846-43ef-982c-2549a79f5fc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £532,016 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £532,016 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e9341a-9846-43ef-982c-2549a79f5fc3
- 12 Nov 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9039fd-5ee8-4fb7-8221-7252f9c25016

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e9341a-9846-43ef-982c-2549a79f5fc3
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9039fd-5ee8-4fb7-8221-7252f9c25016
  12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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