---
title: "Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144340"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144340

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## Summary

Cardiff University (CU), a body governed by public law in the education sector, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of the FACSDiscovery S8 - a spectral real-time image enabled fluorescence activated cell sorting system. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education, with the location of the delivery specified as UKL22. The procurement process was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition due to the supplier, Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, holding numerous patents for this device and its software. The contract with this large-scale supplier was signed on 3rd September 2024, valued at GBP 534,628.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced scientific equipment and technology due to the exclusive, high-value nature of the product requirements. Companies with a capacity for innovation and a track record of handling complex intellectual property and patented technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in contracts with esteemed educational institutions like Cardiff University can enhance industry credibility, pave the way for long-term business relationships, and foster additional partnership opportunities in the research and academic sectors.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144340 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 3 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144340

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR505581
  Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8 - Purchase of FACSDiscovery S8 - Spectral real-time image enabled fluorescence activated cell sorting.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-144340

## Provenance

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