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title: "UKRI-1652 Laser Cell Sorter"
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# UKRI-1652 Laser Cell Sorter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db2c

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the purchase of a Laser Spectral Cell Sorter, classified under the goods category, specifically within the biotechnology industry. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which indicates the unique technical requirements of the equipment. The contract, valued at £632,477, was signed on 24th January 2022, and delivery is to be made to Cambridgeshire County, UK. The tender is currently complete, and the award is active, with Life Technologies Limited being the selected supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the field of advanced biotechnology and laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of high-tech scientific instruments, particularly those focused on cell sorting technologies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future offerings. The expected high-value contracts, such as the total amount of £1,350,000 for upcoming procurements of additional apparatus, highlight the ongoing demand and potential for growth in this niche industry sector.

## Notice

Supply of Laser Spectral Cell Sorter

### Lot Information

5-Laser Analyser

5-Laser (min. 18 Colour) Analyser

Spectral 5-Laser (min 15 Colour) Cell Sorter

Spectral (5-Laser, min 15 colour) Cell Sorter

Lot 1

Supply of Laser Spectral Cell Sorter

### Procurement Information

This equipment is the only product on the market that permits the isolation of cell types found in complex multicolour spectral panels and sort them in real time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002408-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £632,477 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002408-2022
- 31 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021437-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=661375953
- https://www.ukri.org

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