Official UK procurement notice
Imaging Cytomics Instrument · UK public procurement notice
Authority: University of Exeter (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe University has a requirement for a MACSima Tissue Cytomics Instrument from Miltenyi Biotec. The unique capabilities of the MACSima Imaging Cyclic Staining technology (MICS) – based on advanced fluorescence microscopy with cyclic staining, imaging, and erasing – are crucial for our research. Our projects demand high-content analysis with extensive multiplexing, a comprehensive antibody portfolio, versatile sample compatibility, advanced data analysis, and automated non-destructive staining that uniquely meet the University's technical and scientific needs for its projects. Specifically, its unparalleled ability to analyze hundreds (>400) of markers on a single sample without damage aligns precisely with the University's advanced spatial biology research needs.
CPV: Cytometers · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- 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
- 8 Feb 2024, 09:34 GMT
- Last source update
- 8 Feb 2024, 09:34 GMT
- Authority reference
UOE/2023/101/MB- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-004150- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-043823Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
The University has a requirement for a MACSima Tissue Cytomics Instrument from Miltenyi Biotec. The unique capabilities of the MACSima Imaging Cyclic Staining technology (MICS) – based on advanced fluorescence microscopy with cyclic staining, imaging, and erasing – are crucial for our research. Our projects demand high-content analysis with extensive multiplexing, a comprehensive antibody portfolio, versatile sample compatibility, advanced data analysis, and automated non-destructive staining that uniquely meet the University's technical and scientific needs for its projects. Specifically, its unparalleled ability to analyze hundreds (>400) of markers on a single sample without damage aligns precisely with the University's advanced spatial biology research needs.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miltenyi Biotec Ltd | £476,700 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Imaging Cytomics Instrument · Miltenyi Biotec Ltd
- Signed
- 8 Feb 2024
- Value
- £476,700
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- royal Court of JusticeReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Miltenyi Biotec LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.