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title: "Purchase of Flow Cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b1cf"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Flow Cytometer

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b1cf

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the Purchase of a Flow Cytometer, a medical equipment. The University, as the buying organisation, sought a Contractor to deliver the cytometer for laboratory use to analyse human cells. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the tender was for goods in the medical equipment category. The process was conducted in the UK, specifically at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The University used PCS-Tender for the ITT exercise, with relevant project and ITT codes provided. The award was given to Beckman Coulter Life Science.

This tender for the Purchase of a Flow Cytometer by Heriot-Watt University can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply. Companies with experience in supplying biomedical laboratory equipment, particularly for analysing human cells, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The University's requirements for the cytometer present a niche market opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the medical equipment industry. Ensuring compliance with the specified technical and commercial criteria is essential for success in this tender.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver a flow cytometer for biomedical laboratory use primarily to analyse human cells, including PBMCs, isolated human cells from adipose/muscle.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver a flow cytometer for biomedical laboratory use primarily to analyse human cells, including PBMCs, isolated human cells from adipose/muscle. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014461-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014461-2023
- 10 Mar 2023 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007053-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725547
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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