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title: "Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability"
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# Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability

Buyer: NPL Management Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0774d1

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## Summary

NPL Management Limited, the organisation operating the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, is procuring a flow cytometer with cell-sorting capability for delivery in the United Kingdom. The equipment must measure and sort cells using light scattering and/or fluorescence. An imaging flow cytometer is preferred, allowing cells to be imaged as well as measured. The buyer also prefers equipment able to measure smaller sub-micron particles, such as viruses. This is a goods procurement for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It will suit manufacturers, specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers and distributors able to provide advanced flow cytometry and cell-sorting systems for scientific or metrology-related use.

The procurement has reached tender: NPL Management Limited invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries were due by 2 October 2026 at 17:00 BST, and tender submissions were due by 15 October 2026 at 17:00 BST. Electronic submission is allowed and bids must be in English. The contract is scheduled to run from 16 November 2026 to 16 November 2027, with the award decision due by 16 November 2026. The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT (£300,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Offers will be evaluated on technical quality at 75%, commercial cost at 20% and social value at 5%.

This opportunity suits suppliers with established expertise in flow cytometry, fluorescence and light-scattering measurement, cell sorting and laboratory instrumentation. Strong candidates are likely to have the technical capability to supply and support an integrated system, with imaging and sub-micron particle measurement offering preferred functionality. Relevant experience in configuring equipment for research, testing, calibration or other demanding scientific environments will be useful. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable equipment performance, practical installation and user support, and the capacity to deliver the full requirement rather than only individual components. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so capable specialist firms and collaborative suppliers may be well placed to compete.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide a flow cytometer with cell sorting capability. The instrument should have capability for measuring and sorting cells using either light scattering and/or fluorescence. The ability to image cells i.e. imaging flow cytometer would be a preferred option. The ability to measure smaller sub-micron particles, for example viruses would be a preferred option.

### Planning Information

Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NPL. Nor does the receipt of a response automatically include the respondent in the procurement process. A Tender Notice will be issued to the market which will provide details of how the relating procurement documentation can be accessed and timescales for submission of the said tender response.
Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement of whatever nature. NPL shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred),regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement.
If you have any questions, or would like to provide a response to the above, please email etenders@npl.co.uk to request a Preliminary Market Engagement Supplier Questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088902-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 16 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | NPL Management Limited |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Postcode area | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 17:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088902-2026
- 17 Sep 2026 at 16:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088390-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088902-2026
  18th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088390-2026
  17th September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://lupc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61502
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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