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title: "Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fafc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fafc

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## Summary

Cardiff University initiated a completed procurement process titled "Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8" for the acquisition of medical equipment, specifically a spectral real-time fluorescence activated cell sorter. The procurement process, which was conducted under a limited method without prior publication, involved a contract valued at £534,628 signed on 3rd September 2024. The contract was awarded to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, located in Oxford. The delivery of this equipment is to take place in the region of UKL22.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in advanced cell sorting technologies. Companies with exclusive patents and intellectual property rights related to high-speed image analysis and flow cytometry would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The contract represents a substantial investment in cutting-edge research and medical technology capabilities, offering a growth avenue for firms with innovations in medical and imaging equipment.

## Notice

Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8 - Spectral real-time image enabled fluorescence activated cell sorting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8 The BD FACSDiscover(tm) S8 Cell Sorter leverages BD CellViewTM Image Technology, a novel high-speed imaging technology that facilitates analysis and sorting through real-time integration of image and flow data. Expands the power of cell analysis and sorting by combining flow cytometry data with spatial and morphological insights.

### Procurement Information

Supplier has numerous patents for this device and it's software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012125-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £534,628 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012125-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258

## Provenance

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