Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-2209-712f-88f3-061b420ab7da/tender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-three-flow-cytometer-analysers

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Tender for the supply and installation of three FLOW cytometer analysers

[University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-birmingham)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

9 Mar 2017

Deadline

Closed

10 Apr 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of the following 3 Lots:

- Lot 1 Flow Cytometer Analyser
- The device will have at least 4 lasers (488, 405, 561, 640nm) with advantage given to any machine that can be upgraded to 5 lasers with the addition of UV (355nm) laser.
- It must be capable of at least 18 independent channels.
- It must be capable of bi-exponential (or equivalent) display.
- The device must come with a powerful computer needed for system control and data acquisition and analysis.
- A training package must be provided for a group of users.
- Lot 2 Flow Cytometer Analyser
- The flow cytometer must have at least 3 lasers; 405, 488, 561nm. These must all work independently and not be co-linear.
- The option to include a UV 355nm laser or to add additional lasers is desirable.
- It must be capable of at least 12 parameters, 10 colours +forward and side scatter.
- The device must come with a powerful computer needed for system control and data acquisition and analysis.
- A training package must be provided for a group of users.
- Lot 3 Flow Cytometer Analyser
- The flow cytometer must have at least 3 lasers; 405,488 and 640nm. These must all work independently and not be co-linear.
- The option to include a UV 355nm laser or to add additional lasers is desirable.
- It must be capable of at least 12 parameters, 10 colours +forward and side scatter.
- It must be capable of bi-exponential (or equivalent) display.
- The device must come with a powerful computer needed for system control and data acquisition and analysis.
- A training package must be provided for a group of users.

### Support and Service Help

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.

Additional information:

Further information, specifications and additional documents can be obtained from [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) .

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the above mentioned contact point.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## CPV classification

Cytometers

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

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