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title: "Purchase of Flow Cytometer for University of the Highlands and Islands"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542476"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2018-07-18"
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# Purchase of Flow Cytometer for University of the Highlands and Islands

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542476

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of the Highlands and Islands seeks to acquire a flow cytometer for its Division of Health Research and Innovation. This open tender, titled "Purchase of Flow Cytometer for University of the Highlands and Islands," falls under the education sector and is located in Inverness, UK. It is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 17th July 2018, with a contract value of £116,000. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing widespread participation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and medical equipment, particularly those that can deliver advanced technologies and support services related to flow cytometry. Companies with expertise in providing health research instruments and a capacity for robust technical support would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. Additionally, organisations that are familiar with the requirements set out in the APUC Supply Chain Code of Conduct are encouraged to respond, enhancing their potential for success in future contracts within the education sector.

## Notice

The Division of Health Research and Innovation at the University of the Highlands and Islands is looking to purchase a flow cytometer to carry out multicolour immunophenotyping and other functional assays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Division of Health Research and Innovation at the University of the Highlands and Islands wishes to purchase a flow cytometer to carry out multicolour immunophenotyping and other functional assays.. The Authority has adopted APUC's (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) Supply Chain Code of Conduct. Bidders are encouraged to complete the Supply Chain Code of Conduct to assist in achieving its objectives prior to award.

Renewal: Additional option for servicing beyond year 1 may be taken up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325495 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325495
- 16 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319290

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319290&idx=5
  16th May 2018 - Appendix B FOI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319290&idx=6
  16th May 2018 - Appendix C Ts and Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319290&idx=1
  16th May 2018 - Appendix A Costs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319290&idx=2
  16th May 2018 - Appendix D Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319290&idx=3
  16th May 2018 - Appendix E Form of Tender - please complete and attach with submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319290&idx=4
  16th May 2018 - Invitation to Tender including technical questions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319290
  Purchase of Flow Cytometer for University of the Highlands and Islands - The Division of Health Research and Innovation at the University of the Highlands and Islands is looking to purchase a flow cytometer to carry out multicolour immunophenotyping and other functional assays.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325495
  Purchase of Flow Cytometer for University of the Highlands and Islands - The Division of Health Research and Innovation at the University of the Highlands and Islands is looking to purchase a flow cytometer to carry out multicolour immunophenotyping and other functional assays.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542476

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