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title: "5LSR Flow Cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767106"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-05-20"
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# 5LSR Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767106

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a 5LSR Flow Cytometer to Agilent Technologies. The University sought to expand and update its flow cytometry equipment to meet growing demand, and decided to award Agilent without competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £159,260.20 GBP, was signed on 17th May 2024, under a limited procurement method.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those supplying laboratory equipment or technology. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract now active. Businesses interested in supplying specialized scientific equipment or partnering with educational institutions in the field of education may find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities and objectives.

## Notice

The IRR flow cytometry facility is the only provider of flow cytometry on the Little France campus. To meet the increasing demand for flow cytometry analysis from our growing user base, we are looking to expand and update our equipment. We have an opportunity to purchase a Novocyte Penteon 5 Laser ex-demonstration unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The IRR flow cytometry facility is the only provider of flow cytometry on the Little France campus. To meet the increasing demand for flow cytometry analysis from our growing user base, we are looking to expand and update our equipment. We have an opportunity to purchase a Novocyte Penteon 5 Laser ex-demonstration unit.

### Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh is looking to award Agilent for the supply of a Novocyte Penteon 5 Laser without request for competition as the equipment will be installed within a pre-existing flowcyte laboratory which holds multiple other Novocyte products. The requirement for consistency in process, output and use of consumables means that from a technical perspective, not other supplier is suitable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505630 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 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 | £159,260 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505630

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505630
  5LSR Flow Cytometer - The IRR flow cytometry facility is the only provider of flow cytometry on the Little France campus. To meet the increasing demand for flow cytometry analysis from our growing user base, we are looking to expand and update our equipment. We have an opportunity to purchase a Novocyte Penteon 5 Laser ex-demonstration unit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767106
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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