Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences

University of Southampton
South East
6 March 2025 to 5 June 2028

Provision of a spectral fluorescence-activated cell and nucleus sorter capable of multi-well plate sorting within an integral biological safety cabinet. The system must maintain cell sterility and provide high-performance sorting for cross-disciplinary research. The contract includes a 12-month warranty and 36 months of concurrent support and maintenance services.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £532k; As published
Published: 12 November 2024; Find a Tender
Awarded: 6 March 2025; Thermo Fisher Scientific
Contract length: 39 months; Ends 5 June 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Supply and installation of high-performance spectral cell sorting instrumentation, including staff training and ongoing technical and experimental support services.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
12 November 2024
Contract awardedto Thermo Fisher Scientific
6 March 2025
Contract starts
6 March 2025
Contract ends
5 June 2028

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/888295/cell-sorter-for-biological-sciences
Buyer reference: 2024UoS-1337
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University of Southampton. Cell Sorter for Biological Sciences. Contract award, 12 November 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/888295/cell-sorter-for-biological-sciences (accessed 12 October 2026).