--- title: "Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030045" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030045" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030045.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030045.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-12-13" --- # Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service Contract Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030045 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030045) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030045.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a contract for the Flow Cytometry Unit Bundle Service, classified under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment. This procurement, which is at the award stage as of 13th December 2021, involves a total value of £272,191.79 and will cover the servicing of various flow cytometry equipment across multiple facilities, including the University's Institute of Biomedical Research. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, reflecting the unique requirements for servicing the specified equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment maintenance and servicing, particularly those with expertise in flow cytometry. Businesses interested in this contract should be able to provide OEM-level service and support due to the technical nature of the equipment involved. Companies with established relationships in the biomedical sector or those holding relevant certifications may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially given the necessity for stringent quality assurance associated with clinical trials supported by the equipment. ## Notice The Flow Cytometry Unit at the University of Birmingham supports flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry across the University of Birmingham (UoB); the Technology Hub Flow Cytometry core facility is based in the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR) in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences (MDS), the Flow Cytometry team also support instruments in the UoB Laboratories at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Institute of Translational Medicine and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES). To ensure quality control and the highest level of service we require to have service contracts in place for all our equipment with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The purchase is for all the service contracts (as a bundle) to the existing equipment and will be for a period of 3 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Flow Cytometry Unit at the University of Birmingham supports flow cytometry, cell sorting and mass cytometry across the University of Birmingham (UoB); the Technology Hub Flow Cytometry core facility is based in the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR) in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences (MDS), the Flow Cytometry team also support instruments in the UoB Laboratories at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Institute of Translational Medicine and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES). To ensure quality control and the highest level of service we require to have service contracts in place for all our equipment with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The purchase is for all the service contracts (as a bundle) to the existing equipment and will be for a period of 3 years. ### Procurement Information The equipment specified is serviceable by the original supplier only. No other flow cytometry supplier or service company have access to the parts or components, nor do they have the appropriate expertise to service the equipment. We have specific responsibility to ensure service contracts are in place since some of our equipment support clinical trials. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030926-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £272,191 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BECTON, DICKINSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment ## Release History - 13 Dec 2021 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030926-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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