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title: "Contract for the supply of a Replacement Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154791"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# Contract for the supply of a Replacement Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154791

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## Summary

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for a Replacement Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System, awarding the contract to Miltenyi Biotec Limited. The procurement is classified under the "goods" category, focusing on medical and biomedical equipment. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 31st October 2025. The system is intended for use by the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science within the Department of Biomedical Sciences in Swansea, to support research across areas like immunology, oncology, and women's health. This follows the tender phase that ended in September 2025, with the procurement method conducted openly.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply. Companies with expertise in high-throughput, automated systems for cell separation, and those who provide state-of-the-art solutions in biomedical research tools, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. The successful delivery of this equipment is critical for ongoing and future research programmes, presenting growth opportunities for suppliers capable of handling complex, research-grade equipment demands. Such contracts not only highlight opportunities for innovation but also foster relationships with prestigious institutions like Swansea University.

## Notice

The Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science at Swansea University has now awarded the contract for a fully Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System to be used across multiple research groups within the Department of Biomedical Sciences and will play a critical role in supporting high-quality, externally funded research in immunology, reproductive health, cellular metabolism, oncology, neurodegeneration, neuroscience and women's health.This procurement was to replace the current Automated Magnetic Cell Separation System which currently used extensively within the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the Medical School by a series of research groups, many of whom rely on the machine on multiple days each week for essential work supporting several externally funded research grants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154791 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38434520 - Blood analysers
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 15:58 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154791
- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:30 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154791

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlwhere
- https://www.miltenyibiotec.com/GB-en/
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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