Full Spectrum Flow Cytometer

Concepts

• cytometers
• southampton
• flow cytometer
• full spectrum flow cytometer
• conventional flow cytometers
• maximum contract period
• blood analysers
• provision of the equipment
• year warranty
• date of delivery of the equipment

Location

The Faculty of Medicine Core Flow Cytometry Facilty, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, LF61, Level F South Academic Block, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK, SO16 6YD

Description

The University seeks to appoint a supplier to meet our need for a Flow Cytometer that can provide a step change in the number of parameters analysed in a single sample, provide auto-fluorescence extraction, unmix combinations of fluorochromes not distinguishable with conventional flow cytometers, together with the ability to sort these multi-parameter populations for further downstream analysis.

Total Quantity or Scope

The University proposes to enter into a Contract for one year - this will be the maximum contract period, with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of one year for the provision of the equipment including a one year warranty with an option to extend by up to a further five years for extended support and maintenance (subject to the satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University). The contract will be effective on signing. The initial term of the warranty of one year will run from the date of delivery of the equipment with extensions if so agreed by the University, running from the expiry of the initial contract period. Contract Value: The estimated value of the initial one year contract period is within the range of £370,000 to £400,000, excluding VAT. This value includes all related components, services and maintenance for the initial contract period. The total estimated value of this contract is £400,000, this value takes into account the estimated value of extending the service and maintenance contract up to an additional five years. Additional information: This contract is NOT suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract. Due to the nature of the contract and the service requirements involved, all elements of the contract will be managed by a sole service provider.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 38434510 - Cytometers
• 38434520 - Blood analysers
• 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
• 38434550 - Blood-cell counters
• 38434560 - Chemistry analyser

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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