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title: "Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf3"
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published: "2025-02-12"
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# Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddf3

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## Summary

The University of Dundee has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer, categorised under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)'. This contract, awarded to Standard BioTools UK Limited, spans a total of five years, including four years of service. The procurement follows the 'Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition' as the needed mass cytometer had only one viable manufacturer. The procurement stage is labelled as 'Award', with all key contracts finalised by 4th February 2025. The delivery location for this high-tech laboratory equipment is the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, Dow Street, Dundee, Scotland, UK.

This procurement offers valuable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technologies. Companies engaged in the production or distribution of precision laboratory instruments are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The specialised nature of the required equipment highlights the need for a thorough understanding of cutting-edge scientific instruments, providing a niche market entry point for businesses in scientific and technological domains.

## Notice

A mass cytometer is required that facilitates the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A mass cytometer is required that can facilitate the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.

### Procurement Information

An extensive knowledge of the field of research and of existing instrumentation has led to the conclusion that there is only one manufacturer of this technology, and only one model available from that manufacturer. There is no other supplier of mass cytometers of any kind.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004648-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £499,995 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANDARD BIOTOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004648-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790413
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=790413
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00105

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