---
title: "Procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03abd5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-06-13"
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# Procurement of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03abd5

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## Summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University recently completed a procurement process for a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. The university sought a qualified provider for the entire process, including the supply, maintenance, delivery, installation, and training of the device. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and the contract was awarded to Sony Europe B.V. The total contract value was £187,807.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to engage with Manchester Metropolitan University. Companies providing laboratory, optical, and precision equipment are well-suited to compete. The university's clear requirements and the detailed scope of work outlined in the tender documentation provide a solid framework for businesses to tailor their proposals and showcase their expertise in this specialised field.

## Notice

Manchester Metropolitan is seeking to appoint through an open tender process a suitably qualified and experienced provider of a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter. To include, but not limited to; * The supply of newly manufactured Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter.* A maintenance contract for the full duration of the agreement, covering all costs associated with preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, parts and labour and software upgrades. * Delivery of Goods to the University campus as stated in the documentation* Full installation of the Goods upon delivery, inclusive of the required system and compliance checks, and acceptance testing. * Full user training covering usage of the system, and any associated software packages.* A minimum warranty period of 1 Year from the date of installation for parts and labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016706-2023 |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £187,807 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| 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 | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30132300 - Sorters
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016706-2023
- 24 Feb 2023 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005568-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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