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UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Buyer Address: 10 South Colonnade, London, UKI42, E14 4PU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: UKHSA Procurement

Contact Email: procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
259017.28 GBP
Published
12 Mar 2026, 09:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
25 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38434510 - Cytometers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cytek Biosciences Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Authority requires the provision of two spectral flow cytometers to replace three flow cytometers which have reached the end of their asset life.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: UKHSA Provision for Two Spectral Flow Cytometers

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