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title: "Spectral Cell Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760682"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# Spectral Cell Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760682

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for a Spectral Cell Analyser through a limited procurement method. The contract was valued at £449,554.67 and was signed on 11th March 2024. The University required a flow cytometer with specific criteria to support research priorities. The award aims to provide advanced technology for research, training opportunities for researchers and staff, and potential societal benefits in areas like health and microbiology.

This tender awarded by the University of Edinburgh for a Spectral Cell Analyser presents opportunities for suppliers of advanced scientific equipment and technology. Businesses operating in the goods category, particularly those offering spectral flow cytometers and related software solutions, would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The University's focus on research development and innovation opens doors for suppliers looking to collaborate on cutting-edge projects and contribute to societal advancements in healthcare and environmental sustainability.

## Notice

6-laser spectrally enabled flow cytometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Non Competitive action following a review of a Nationwide Framework (20 suppliers) and engagement of a further 3 Suppliers - only one could fulfil the spec.

### Procurement Information

The Spectral Cell Analyser ID7000* is a flow cytometer, which will assess individual cells and measure their characteristics, such as the number or type of proteins displayed on the cell surface. The analyser records these measurements. To meet UoE research priorities, any analyser purchased had to meet a certain set of criteria. 1. Fully spectral 2. Capable of simultaneous detection of at least 45 fluorescent colours 3. Using more than 75 detectors 4. Equipped with 6 lasers (320, 355, 405, 488, 561 and 637 nm). The number of lasers is important for the provision of high-dimensionality (6 lasers enables more parameters to be measured than 5 lasers does). The lasers also have some specific uses: the 405nm laser is essential for small particle detection, and the 320nm laser is essential for effective autofluorescence removal. 5. Supplied with software that enables unsupervised use of the analyser by researchers, and that is accessible from computers not physically attached to the analyser. This technology is met by the provider this award is made to, is the most advanced technology, thus future proofed. This could not be provided by any of the 23 other suppliers engaged. This award will provide the research facilities within the University of Edinburgh to support the maintenance of a globally competitive environment in which early career researchers can develop research programmes using equipment that will allow them to answer ambitious and novel research questions. Additionally, training on this state-of-the-art technology will improve the future job prospects of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff by developing skill sets in new ways of acquiring and analysing high- parameter data that are highly desirable in both academic and commercial settings. In the longer term, new knowledge generated in the areas of health, immunology, cell biology and microbiology are expected to lead to broader societal benefits, including through the identification of novel drug targets, informing future research into personalised approaches to maintaining health and treating disease, and the discovery of new ways of tackling environmental issues using microbial biotechnologies such as plastic waste recycling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500613 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 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 | £449,554 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500613

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500613
  Spectral Cell Analyser - 6-laser spectrally enabled flow cytometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760682
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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