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title: "School of Biology: Cell Sorter"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782043"
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# School of Biology: Cell Sorter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782043

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has concluded an open procurement process for the supply of a Cell Sorter for its School of Biology, located in Guardbridge, UK. This procurement, under the industry category of Education, was aimed at acquiring goods for the analysis and separation of biological particles. The process moved from the tender stage, starting with notices in October 2024, to the award stage, completed in February 2025, with key submission deadlines and a standstill period incorporated to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated cell sorting technology with biosafety specifications. The contract was awarded to Beckman Coulter, reflecting an emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness in supplier selection. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in bioanalytical instruments and a capability for electronic submission and invoicing would have been well-suited contenders for this tender, offering potential for future engagements in similar projects with the University of St Andrews.

## Notice

Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens. Technical Specification - 4-way cell sorting - 3-laser configuration: violet, blue, yellow/green - Ability to sort into multiwell plates - Must have ability for biosafety level 2 work, and fit inside existing class 2 biosafety cabinet (dimensions: 1100 mm width x 600 mm depth x 680 mm height) - Ability to integrate with single-cell workflows such as scRNAseq - Rapid startup - Automated quality control and easy troubleshooting - Reusable Consumables. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528707 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,097 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528707
- 31 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517299

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517299&idx=1
  31st October 2024 - Portal Supplier Registration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517299
  School of Biology: Cell Sorter - Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528707
  School of Biology: Cell Sorter - Cell Sorter for analysis and separation of a variety of particles from biological samples including live cells and class II pathogens.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782043
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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