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title: "Provision of a Flow Cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000467511"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
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# Provision of a Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000467511

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is conducting a procurement process for the provision of a Six Channel Imaging Flow Cytometer, referred to as PPE Ref 2130. The award process took place in Glasgow, with the contract being signed on 18 October 2016. This procurement falls under the goods category and was executed through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process has now reached its award stage, having been classified under education as per the COFOG scheme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies and related goods, particularly those offering high-performance flow cytometers. The unique specifications and mandatory technical criteria indicate a niche market that may benefit manufacturers or suppliers that can demonstrate their capability to meet complex research needs. Businesses well-suited for this competition should have experience in producing equipment for educational and research institutions, ideally with a focus on bioscience applications.

## Notice

PPE Ref 2130 Provision of a Six Channel Imaging Flow Cytometer. Purchasing Policy Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 2130 Provision of a Six Channel Imaging Flow Cytometer. Purchasing Policy Form completed

### Procurement Information

PPE Ref 2130 Provision of a Six Channel Imaging Flow Cytometer. Mandatory technical criteria: 1) Capability of acquiring Microscopic Images from cells in suspension at flow rate up to 5000 cells/particles per second. 2) capability to generate minimum 6 images of each cell with option to upgrade to 12 images of each cell. 3) Images to include one bright-field image, one dark-field image and up 10 separate fluorescent images in spectrally distinct fluorescent channels. 4) 96-well plate auto sampling options 5) Two variable power lasers having excitation lines of 488nm/200mW and 642 nm/150mW. 6) Automatic feedback mechanism to monitor and adjust changes in position of cells. 7) Dedicated Imaging analysis software for analysis of biological phenomena. Millipore ImageStreamX Mkll Flow Cytometer is the only instrument that is capable of meeting all mandatory criteria's and is best positioned to support the University's current requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264693 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2016 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264693

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264693
  Provision of a Flow Cytometer - PPE Ref 2130 Provision of a Six Channel Imaging Flow Cytometer. Purchasing Policy Form completed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000467511

## Provenance

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