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NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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08 Feb 2021 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure an advanced Direct Electron Detector for its cryo-electron microscopy facility, under the procurement method of limited tendering without prior publication. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically relating to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was signed on 15 December 2020, with a total value of £340,005. This award is currently active and is situated in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those involved in imaging technologies and scientific instruments. Companies that have a proven track record in providing innovative solutions in the biomedical or cryo-electron microscopy sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Ametek (GB) Ltd T/A Gatan, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise that can leverage such tenders to expand their market presence in the scientific community.

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Notice Title

NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector

Notice Description

An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has a TF20 cryo-electron microscope (cryo-EM) with a CMOS-type camera for recording micrographs. The current camera is approaching the end of its service life. Since its installation, a revolution in camera technologies has occurred in the form of direct electron detectors. Installing a direct electron detector on our microscope will allow us to observe unprecedented detail in biological samples

Procurement Information

An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility. The Gatan K2 summit direct electron detector is a totally revolutionary piece of equipment with superior sensitivity and speed, facilitating the highest resolution imaging

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002505-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,005 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sharon.green@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK (GB) LTD T/A GATAN

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