Award

Multi-Photon Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Multi-Photon Microscope, valued at £678,000, intended for the Dementia Research Institute. This procurement falls under the goods category and has been conducted through an open procedure using mini-competition as part of APUC's framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The award was made on 27th September 2018, and the delivery location is specified to be at the UK Dementia Research Institute, Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopy and imaging technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders or mini-competitions. The successful bid was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, highlighting the competitive nature of the process, as four bids were submitted for this contract.

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Notice Title

Multi-Photon Microscope

Notice Description

Multi-Photon Microscope for the Dementia Research Institute (DRI).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the purchase of a Multi-Photon Microscope for the Dementia Research Institute (DRI). This has been procured via a mini-competition using Lot 2 from APUC's framework LAB1015 AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559146
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332798
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£678,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 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

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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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