Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability

What the buyer is asking for

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking engagement from suppliers who can provide a flow cytometer with cell sorting capability. The instrument should have capability for measuring and sorting cells using either light scattering and/or fluorescence. The ability to image cells i.e. imaging flow cytometer would be a preferred option. The ability to measure smaller sub-micron particles, for example viruses would be a preferred option.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 20%costCommercial
• 75%qualityTechnical
• 5%qualitySocial Values

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published3 days ago

   18 Sept 2026, 17:09 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 11 days

   2 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 24 days

   15 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 56 days

   16 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice17 Sept 2026, 16:42 BST088390-2026
2. Tender notice18 Sept 2026, 17:09 BST088902-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender