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    ContractsBD FACSDiscover S8 Spectral Cell Sorter with CellView Imaging
    Awarded contract

    BD FACSDiscover S8 Spectral Cell Sorter with CellView Imaging

    Awarded
    £535k
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Procurement for a BD FACSDiscover S8 Spectral Cell Sorter with advanced spectral detection and integrated imaging technology for cell sorting and analysis applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 9 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £535k
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £535,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BD
      BECTON DICKINSON UK LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    9 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity is for a BD FACSDiscover S8 Spectral Cell Sorter equipped with CellView Imaging Technology. The system is a high-performance cell sorting instrument designed for advanced flow cytometry applications. It features spectral detection capabilities that enable simultaneous analysis of multiple fluorescent parameters, along with integrated imaging technology for morphological assessment and cell visualization. The sorter is suitable for research institutions, clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical organizations requiring precision cell separation and characterization for applications including immunology, oncology, stem cell research, and drug discovery. Qualified suppliers should be authorized BD distributors or resellers capable of providing installation, training, technical support, and maintenance services.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

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    Who wins here
    1. BECTON DICKINSON UK LTD1× · 13%
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    4. Sartorius UK Limited1× · 13%
    5. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED1× · 13%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f5fb
    UE
    Buyer
    University Of Edinburgh
    Sector
    Research & Innovation