Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-a49a-718a-b128-8191a7c17c37/flow-cryometer-with-cell-sorting-capability [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability [NPL Management Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/npl-management-limited) Estimated value £250,000 Published 18 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 15 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0774d1-2026-09-18T17:09:11+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0774d1-2026-09-18T17:09:11+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNPL Management Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/npl-management-limited)[SectorMore Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Low pressure FACS cell sorter Stockholms universitet 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405e-92d4-71ce-9134-3ed942246d69/sweden-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-low-pres)[Cytometers – Benchtop flow cytometry cell analyzer for immunology, allergy, and cell-based assay research Danmarks Tekniske Universitet - DTU 7 days left 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14065-ad73-7137-9cac-5c25ab03e21b/denmark-cytometers-benchtop-flow-cytometry-cell-analyzer-for-immunology-all)[Scanning probe microscopes – Flow imaging microscope Suomen ympäristökeskus 14 days left 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14064-5633-7121-9e04-2913a67d1c37/finland-scanning-probe-microscopes-flow-imaging-microscope)[Cytometers – RFP 260039 - tender for the acquisition of a NANO particle FLOW cytometer system and ITS associated services of commissioning, training and maintenance Universite du Luxembourg 4 days left 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14066-e6ad-70b1-9bd2-a631790533e8/luxembourg-cytometers-rfp-260039-tender-for-the-acquisition-of-a-nano-part)[Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Leveren en in bedrijf stellen van een spectral jet-in-air cell sorter VIB vzw 7 days left 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14065-5218-73c7-9b7a-0a5463abd254/belgium-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-leveren)[Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Pipetting robot - 202511 Havforskningsinstituttet 5 days left 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14066-2295-72a3-82d8-c7e427810760/norway-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-pipettin)