Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Megan Brine
Telephone
+44 1392723333
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Spectral Cell Sorter
Reference number
UOE/2022/097/MB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Exeter has a requirement for a cell sorter which uniquely combines the speed, sensitivity, quantity, and multi-parameter phenotyping abilities to analyse and isolate individual events such as bacteria, plankton/algae or mammalian cells. The equipment offers extremely powerful new approaches for research in environmental and medical microbiology, marine and plant science, as well as infectious disease and is the only solution that can achieve all of our requirements.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £534,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
EX4 4QH
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Exeter has a requirement for a cell sorter which uniquely combines the speed, sensitivity, quantity, and multi-parameter phenotyping abilities to analyse and isolate individual events such as bacteria, plankton/algae or mammalian cells. The equipment offers extremely powerful new approaches for research in environmental and medical microbiology, marine and plant science, as well as infectious disease and is the only solution that can achieve all of the University's requirements.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The University of Exeter has a requirement for a cell sorter which uniquely combines the speed, sensitivity, quantity, and multi-parameter phenotyping abilities to analyse and isolate individual events such as bacteria, plankton/algae or mammalian cells. The equipment offers extremely powerful new approaches for research in environmental and medical microbiology, marine and plant science, as well as infectious disease.
The BD FACSymphony™ S6 Spectral Edition (SE) Cell Sorter, is the only Cell sorter that offers all the required specifications mentioned above:
• Gel-coupled quartz-cuvette flow cell for greater sensitivity ensures that lasers are precisely focused on the sample stream, and therefore the maximum amount of emitted light is collected.
• PMT detector: The detector array system of the S6 is PMT based with different detector sensitivities, of which the solution offers the required, enhanced range.
• Spectral Technology: S6 SE is coming with an array 50 PMT PMT detectors coupled with a spectral module and software that allows the unmixing of individual spectral emissions and also the capability to use close fluorochromes.
• BSL-II Cabinet: S6 SE cell sorter is integrated with a real Class II type A2 Biosafety Cabinet from Baker with a microbiological safety report.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Becton Dickinson UK Ltd
1030 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £534,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
royal Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom