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CfT: LA2813C – University of Galway - RFT for the Supply of a FACS Machine for Choanoflagellates

Workarea:
Laboratory Workarea
Name of Contracting Authority:
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Title:
LA2813C – University of Galway - RFT for the Supply of a FACS Machine for Choanoflagellates
CfT CA Unique ID:
LA2813C
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The University of Galway (Ireland) within the College of Science and Engineering, tenders are sought for the supply of a FACS Machine for Choanoflagellates. General requirements: • A compact benchtop sorter • The system must be microfluidics-based. • This system must have two lasers: 488nm and 561nm and at least 9 fluorescent channels. • The system must have the ability to do both two-way sorting as well as sorting into 96-well plates for isolation of single cells. • It must be possible to easily change the sheath fluid used in sorting (in particular to seawater). • To preserve viability of choanoflagellate cells the system must operate at low pressure. • It is also essential to prevent cross-contamination between sorts so the entire fluid path should be sterile, and cartridge based. • The system must also be compact and portable so it can be transferred in and out of a sterile hood as necessary. • The system should be easy to use for individuals not familiar with flow cytometry. • At least 2 years’ maintenance contract should be included.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
38000000-Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
30132300-Sorters
38434510-Cytometers
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
242,280
Awarded (CAN) value:
242,217.45
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
20/03/2024 14:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
08/03/2024 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
20/03/2024 14:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
12 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
365 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
20/02/2024 08:00
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:104427-202...
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:58428-2025...
Date of Awarding:
27/01/2025 08:58
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two