AwardedAwarded 12 November 2026

Flow cryometer with cell sorting capability

NPL Management Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

NPL Management Limited awarded laboratory equipment work to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd on 12 November 2026.

The notice gives a value of £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 16 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Becton Dickinson UK Ltd
1 bid received
£250,000
Awarded 12 November 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 088390-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 088902-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 107663-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

262

Awards

221

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From notice 088390-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026, last updated 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.