Published date: 13 December 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 September 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Cytometers - 38434510

Location of contract

B15 2TT

Value of contract

£201,854.40

Procurement reference

SC6442/18

Published date

13 December 2018

Closing date

3 September 2018

Contract start date

6 December 2018

Contract end date

31 January 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The cell sorter is to be purchased for the Prof. Paul Moss group only. It must be a versatile instrument capable of sorting a variety of cell types. Ease of use will be considered important without compromising capability.

Specification:
The sorter must be capable of sorting to high purity a diverse range of cell types at a speed >10,000 cells /sec. After sorting the cells must have a viability at or greater than 90%. They must provide us with the ability to achieve sterile sorts, allowing the long term culture of the sorted cells. The supplier must be able to demonstrate what built-in features the instrument has in this respect and be able to demonstrate its effectiveness. This system is going to be operated by various members themselves from Prof. Paul Moss group after training, so ease of use is essential.
The cell sorter must have the option of being supplied with a dedicated biological safety cabinet.

The full specification is shown below.

The supplier shall respond to each numbered paragraph of this specification, describing in detail the method of compliance or otherwise.

A reliable service package is required to ensure the full upkeep and efficiency of the product. This can range from service care contracts for durations after installation to warranties for equipment and what they include. This also will include all technical support and training as well as potential application requirements in the future. The suppliers will agree to provide operational support for the duration of the paid for service contract.

Award information

Awarded date

22 November 2018

Contract start date

6 December 2018

Contract end date

31 January 2019

Total value of contract

£201,854.40

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED

Address

1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, RG41 5TS

Reference

Companies House number: 00852702

Value of contract

£201,854.40

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Peter Nobbs

Address

Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
England

Telephone

01214144524

Email

P.K.G.Nobbs@bham.ac.uk