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Super-resolution microscopy system

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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22 Aug 2022 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a "Super-resolution microscopy system" for molecular microscopes, selecting Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd as the supplier. The procurement process was a limited procedure without prior publication, emphasising the unique technical features of the system for sub-cellular research in health and disease. The contract, valued at £229,223, was signed on 1st July 2022, and the delivery location is at QMRI, Edinburgh BioQuarter in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in supplying molecular microscopes or supporting sub-cellular research in the health and life sciences industry. Companies with expertise in high-tech scientific equipment, particularly in the field of super-resolution microscopy, could find this tender beneficial for their business growth and expansion into specialised research markets.

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Notice Title

Super-resolution microscopy system

Notice Description

2D and 3D single-molecule localization microscopy system lease with option to purchase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lease with purchase option of a super-resolution microscopy system with PALM and dSTORM, single molecule FRET, astigmatism for 3D measurements & TIRF, Epifluorescence, HILO illumination.

Options: Outright purchase option.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent as the technical parameters and operating features of the proposed system make it unique amongst super-resolution, single-molecule microscopes, and will enable our research into sub-cellular responses and behaviour in health and disease.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023289-2022
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

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£229,223 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 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
Tony Newjem
Contact Email
tony.newjem@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

OXFORD NANOIMAGING

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