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Award

28 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Tender

06 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a High Pressure Freezer, essential for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being carried out via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T) through an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 6th November 2017, with a submission deadline set for 5th December 2017. The intended delivery location is Edinburgh, Scotland, and the estimated value of the contract is £220,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in cryogenics or sample preservation technologies. Companies that can demonstrate experience in similar projects and meet the specified criteria, such as possessing relevant insurance and a minimum annual turnover, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will also have potential for future engagements, as the contract allows for ongoing maintenance and further service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

High Pressure Freezer

Notice Description

University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This requirement is not divided into Lots due to the nature of the purchase being a single piece of equipment. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services for a High-Pressure Freezer for the vitrification of soft and biological materials for imaging in separate cryo-FIB-SEM system. We intend to procure this equipment in order to rapidly vitrify and preserve the internal micro-structure of large samples (to depths 200um or more). These materials will include soft materials (e.g. colloidal suspensions, emulsions, surfactants and polymers) and biological systems. After high-pressure freezing, samples will be loaded into a Quorum PP3010T Cryo-stage for freeze fracturing, sputter coating and FIB-SEM imaging, and thus the sample holders must be compatible with this system. This equipment will be part of a shared, multi-user facility, and hence ease of use and the ability to freeze and sort multiple samples is highly desired.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The initial contract period is 12months with the option to extend for a further four years maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302757
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300461
    High Pressure Freezer - University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This requirement is not divided into Lots due to the nature of the purchase being a single piece of equipment. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302757
    High Pressure Freezer - University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This requirement is not divided into Lots due to the nature of the purchase being a single piece of equipment. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.

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