--- title: "Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2022-01-31" --- # Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310f7.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the supply of a Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer, classified under the goods category in the biomedical industry. This tender is active and managed using the electronic tendering platform In-Tend. The submission deadline is set for 4th March 2022, with bid opening occurring immediately thereafter. The estimated value of the contract is up to £400,000, covering an initial contract period of one year, with the possibility of extending the contract for support and maintenance up to a total of five years. The equipment is to be delivered to Southampton General Hospital. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in flow cytometry and biomedical instruments. Companies capable of meeting the stringent technical requirements and delivering comprehensive support services are encouraged to participate. Businesses should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, as the selection process includes a thorough risk assessment. With the University of Southampton's long-term commitments and investment in scientific capabilities, successful bidders could establish a profitable partnership while expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The University seeks to appoint a supplier to meet our need for a Flow Cytometer that can provide a step change in the number of parameters analysed in a single sample, provide auto-fluorescence extraction, unmix combinations of fluorochromes not distinguishable with conventional flow cytometers, together with the ability to sort these multi-parameter populations for further downstream analysis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University proposes to enter into a Contract for one year - this will be the maximum contract period, with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of one year for the provision of the equipment including a one year warranty with an option to extend by up to a further five years for extended support and maintenance (subject to the satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University). The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of one year will run from the date of delivery of the equipment with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period. Contract Value: The estimated value of the initial one year contract period is within the range of PS370,000 to PS400,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the initial contract period. The total estimated value of this contract is PS400,000, this value takes into account the estimated value of extending the service and maintenance contract up to an additional five years. Additional information: This contract is NOT suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract. Due to the nature of the contract and the service requirements involved, all elements of the contract will be managed by a sole service provider. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002653-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434510 - Cytometers - 38434520 - Blood analysers - 38434540 - Biomedical equipment - 38434550 - Blood-cell counters - 38434560 - Chemistry analyser ## Release History - 31 Jan 2022 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002653-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southampton.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home - https://intendhost.co.uk/(https://intendhost.co.uk/).universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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