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Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson." This contract falls within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure for the acquisition of goods, encompassing two requirements: a light sheet microscope and a slide-scanning microscope. Key dates include the contract signing on 14th December 2017 for the light sheet microscope and 7th December 2017 for the slide scanner, with the tender awarded as part of APUC's framework BA-LAB046.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technology and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality microscopes or similar scientific instruments would find this an ideal competitive space. The award of the tender to Lavision Biotec GmbH for the light sheet microscope and Carl Zeiss Ltd for the slide scanner highlights the potential for suppliers within the scientific and educational sectors to engage with prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh, fostering future business growth.

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Notice Title

Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson

Notice Description

Lotted mini-tender, referred to as Requirement #1 and Requirement #2. 1. Requirement #1 - light sheet microscope suitable for fluorescence imaging of whole mouse brains, and large sections of rat brains, at cellular resolution. 2. Requirement #2 - slide-scanning microscope suitable for semi-automated fluorescence imaging of multiple sections of rodent brain at cellular resolution.

Lot Information

MT0763, Light Sheet Microscope

Lotted mini-tender, using Lot 2 from APUC's framework BA-LAB046 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. Lot 2 of this framework satisfied the equipment needed for both a Light Sheet Microscope (Requirement #1) and Slide Scanner Microscope (Requirement #2). The same suppliers were invited for both Requirements (Mini-tender lots). The decision to combine Requirement #1 and Requirement #2 was to try and prevent duplicated workload in running two very similar procedures.

MT0763, Slide Scanner

Lotted mini-tender, using Lot 2 from APUC's framework BA-LAB046 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. Lot 2 of this framework satisfied the equipment needed for both a Light Sheet Microscope (Requirement #1) and Slide Scanner Microscope (Requirement #2). The same suppliers were invited for both Requirements (Mini-tender lots). The decision to combine Requirement #1 and Requirement #2 was to try and prevent duplicated workload in running two very similar procedures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000525190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305922
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£275,023 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.helmn@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
2
Supplier Names

CARL ZEISS

LAVISION BIOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305922
    Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson - Lotted mini-tender, referred to as Requirement #1 and Requirement #2. 1. Requirement #1 - light sheet microscope suitable for fluorescence imaging of whole mouse brains, and large sections of rat brains, at cellular resolution. 2. Requirement #2 - slide-scanning microscope suitable for semi-automated fluorescence imaging of multiple sections of rodent brain at cellular resolution.

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