Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences

University of Southampton
South East
Open procedure
6 March 2025 to 31 May 2025

Provision of a specialised cell sorter for biological sciences, including a 12-month warranty period and 36 months of concurrent support and maintenance services. The contract covers the delivery, installation, and long-term technical upkeep of the apparatus to ensure operational performance for research activities.

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Awarded value: £532k; As published
Published: 12 November 2024; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 6 March 2025; Thermo Fisher Scientific
Contract length: 3 months; Ends 31 May 2025

What the buyer is asking for

Supply, installation, and ongoing technical support of high-precision cell sorting laboratory equipment for biological research and academic applications.

Category: Checking and testing apparatus

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
12 November 2024
Contract awardedto Thermo Fisher Scientific
6 March 2025
Contract starts
6 March 2025
Contract ends
31 May 2025

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How it compares

3.2× the typical flow cytometers contract (£168k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/315879/cell-sorter-for-biological-sciences
Buyer reference: 2024UoS-1337
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-fdca352c-03e1-4e60-947b-64f1b9688534
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University of Southampton. Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences. Contract award, 12 November 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/315879/cell-sorter-for-biological-sciences (accessed 12 October 2026).