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NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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21 Feb 2022 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh recently finalised a procurement process titled "NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope" aimed at acquiring a high-tech 4D Holotomographic imaging device, crucial for cellular imaging within the goods category. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication for competition due to the unique technical nature of the desired equipment, which only one supplier can provide. The contract, valued at £107,300, was signed on 12th January 2022, and the procurement took place in Edinburgh, under the jurisdiction of the UKM75 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the optical and imaging equipment industry, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging technologies compatible with live cell analysis. Companies that offer unique scientific solutions, particularly those focusing on microscopy and cellular imaging, would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate in future projects stemming from this procurement. The involvement of a prominent educational institution like the University of Edinburgh further underscores the potential for innovation and partnership within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope

Notice Description

4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

Procurement Information

The Nanolive CX-A is the only commercial imaging platform globally offering 3D label-free live cell imaging compatible with 96 well format imaging and fluorescence co-detection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2022
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.silvester@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IMAGE SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

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