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NCA31104

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Hamamatsu Slide Scanners' was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (region UKM75). This procurement aimed to acquire goods relevant to the Advanced BioImaging Facility and the UK Dementia Research Institute. The effort was governed by legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024 and used a limited procurement method without prior call for competition due to technical reasons. The procurement process, now complete and awarded on 17 April 2025, was valued at £400,000. Key locations associated with this procurement include the Western General Hospital and the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences - George Square.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specializing in high-tech imaging solutions, particularly those capable of supplying scanners that meet specific technical requirements integral to ongoing research and clinical trials. Although the procurement was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited, indicating a technical monopoly for the required equipment, businesses in related technology and innovation sectors may find potential opportunities in partnership or ancillary services for similar future projects. Given the procurement’s focus on research consistency and diagnostic accuracy, businesses with robust technical capabilities in compatible areas could consider this space for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

NCA31104

Notice Description

Procurement exercise to combine two requirements at the University for Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement exercise to combine two requirements at the University for Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute.

Procurement Information

The instruments are being used in ongoing research studies and clinical trials. As such, the data research output is required to be consistent to facilitate like-for-like comparison and correct diagnoses. This is the sole supplier that can meet the technical requirement in the format required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05058c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016202-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

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