Official UK procurement notice
Supply of a Cytof XT Mass Cytometer
Authority: University of Dundee (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionA mass cytometer is required that facilitates the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.
CPV: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1A mass cytometer is required that can facilitate the single cell analysis of in the…
A mass cytometer is required that can facilitate the single cell analysis of in the region of 60 different cell parameters using a combination of mass spectrometry and flow cytometry technologies.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 12 Feb 2025, 08:49 GMT
- Last source update
- 12 Feb 2025, 08:49 GMT
- Authority reference
UoD-LAB558-TC-2025- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-004648- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
An extensive knowledge of the field of research and of existing instrumentation has led to the conclusion that there is only one manufacturer of this technology, and only one model available from that manufacturer. There is no other supplier of mass cytometers of any kind.
Publisher note: Total contract value includes 4 years service ie. total contract coverage of 5 years. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=790413. (SC Ref:790413)
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard BioTools UK LimitedSME | £499,996 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 004648-2025-UoD-LAB558-TC-2025-1 · Standard BioTools UK LimitedSME
- Signed
- 4 Feb 2025
- Value
- £499,996
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Dundee Sheriff CourtMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Standard BioTools UK LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.