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title: "Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726463"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-03-20"
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# Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726463

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## Summary

The purchasing organisation Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser. This contract falls under the Goods category and was awarded to Planet Ocean Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited tender with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The aim of the contract is to acquire specialised laboratory research equipment for University research purposes. The contract value is £91,125 and was signed on March 20, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by Heriot-Watt University provides potential business growth possibilities for suppliers of specialised laboratory equipment. Businesses experienced in supplying unique and technical goods such as scientific instruments may find this tender suitable. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is active, offering the opportunity for businesses to engage in similar future opportunities with the University. The purchase was made to support specific research activities undertaken by the University in Edinburgh, UK.

## Notice

Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser (supplied by Planet Ocean) features a Colour camera, Auto-focus and Automated Liquid Handler, 8000 series objectives (2X, 4X, 10X, 20X), flow cells to match objectives, syringe pump, FOV Cleaning Kit, Dust Cover, Monitor, Keyboard and PC The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

### Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of Laboratory research equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser (supplied by Planet Ocean) features a Colour camera, Auto-focus and Automated Liquid Handler, 8000 series objectives (2X, 4X, 10X, 20X), flow cells to match objectives, syringe pump, FOV Cleaning Kit, Dust Cover, Monitor, Keyboard and PC The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474116 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,125 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474116

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474116
  Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser - Purchase of Bench Top FlowCam Particle Analyser

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726463
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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