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Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability

Awarded United Kingdom

Buyer NPL Management Limited

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NPL Management Limited awarded a contract for a flow cytometer with cell sorting capability. The instrument measures and sorts cells using light scattering and/or fluorescence. An imaging flow cytometer was the preferred option, along with the ability to measure smaller sub-micron particles such as viruses. The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded.

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  1. Published
  2. Awarded pending

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Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide a flow cytometer with cell sorting capability. The instrument should have capability for measuring and sorting cells using either light scattering and/or fluorescence. The ability to image cells i.e. imaging flow cytometer would be a preferred option. The ability to measure smaller sub-micron particles, for example viruses would be a preferred option.

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  1. Status
    Was: Closed
    Now: Awarded
    Main CPV code
    Was: 38000000
    Now: not stated
    Estimated value
    The value was removed from the notice.
    Submission deadline
    The deadline was removed from the notice.
    Estimated value
    The value was removed from the notice.
  2. Status
    Was: Upcoming
    Now: Open
    Submission deadline
    not stated
    Now: October 15, 2026, 17:00 (UTC+1)
    Procedure
    not stated
    Now: Open procedure
  3. Status
    Was: Open
    Now: Upcoming
    Submission deadline
    The deadline was removed from the notice.
    Procedure
    Was: Open procedure
    Now: not stated
  4. Read before bidding
    Estimated value
    Was: €291,273
    Now: €291,104
  5. Read before bidding
    Estimated value
    Was: €291,579
    Now: €291,273

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To: NPL Management Limited

Subject: Request for the reasons for the award decision. Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability ([Reference number])

Dear Sir or Madam,

We submitted a tender in the procedure named above and have been informed that the contract was awarded to another tenderer.

So that we can understand the decision, we kindly ask you to send us:

1. the reasons why our tender was not selected;
2. the name of the successful tenderer, and the characteristics and relative advantages of its tender;
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4. the date on which the standstill period ends, if one applies.

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Yours faithfully,

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Last verified against Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service) 2 days ago

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NPL Management Limited

United Kingdom

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NPL Management Limited

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61
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awarded in total
€678,326

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