---
title: "Spectral cell sorter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd28"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2021-08-04"
---

# Spectral cell sorter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd28

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking to procure a Spectral Cell Sorter as part of an open tender process, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a contract value estimated at £700,000. Interested parties must be aware that the tender period ended on 5th July 2021, with the contract officially signed on 31st July 2021. The instrument is to be delivered to the university located in Manchester, UK, and has specific features designed for advanced cell sorting.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in producing advanced sorting technologies. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality manufacturing, alongside competitive pricing, would be well-positioned to compete for contracts in this environment. Additionally, companies with experience in dealing with academic institutions and when operating within the public procurement framework will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University wish to purchase a Spectral Cell Sorter, the equipment will be located at the University of Manchester.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The reason for carrying out this procurement is to deliver a next generation cell sorter with spectral detection capabilities. The instrument should be housed in an integrated biosafety hood and be capable of sorting cells into tubes and multiwall plates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018702-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2021 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018702-2021
- 17 Jun 2021 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013749-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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