Award

Inscopix nVista3, George Square

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

31 Aug 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has conducted a public procurement process under the title "Inscopix nVista3, George Square," focusing on the industry category of goods within the realm of education. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 29 August 2018. The contractual value amounts to £150,110.92, and the delivery address for the goods is located at Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD. Interested parties should note that only one bid was submitted for this contract, indicating a unique opportunity in the procurement process.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of advanced scientific research equipment, particularly those specialising in calcium imaging technology suitable for neurology studies. Companies with expertise in providing goods for educational institutions or large-scale scientific research could find this tender particularly relevant. With the procurement awarded to Inscopix, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or similar products may still explore potential partnerships or future tenders that align with the growing needs within the academic and scientific community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inscopix nVista3, George Square

Notice Description

See additional information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(i) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: 2. Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329904
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20187 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
1
Supplier Name

INSCOPIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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