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NCA20839 Array tomography microscope, DRI

University Of Edinburgh

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01 Feb 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process to acquire a Zeiss Axio Imager.Z2 motorised upright research microscope, designated for Array Tomography, through an open tender method. This procurement is classified under the goods category and falls within the education industry sector. The delivery location for this contract is the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £113,197.45, was formally signed on 28 January 2019, and represents the culmination of this contract's planning and award stages.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced scientific equipment and technology, particularly in the fields of microscopy and imaging solutions. Firms that manufacture or distribute similar research instruments would find themselves well-suited to compete or expand their offerings in this niche market. Additionally, suppliers of related support services or software could explore collaborations, especially considering the University of Edinburgh's commitment to promoting sharing and collaboration among research communities across the UK Dementia Research Institute.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA20839 Array tomography microscope, DRI

Notice Description

Zeiss Axio Imager.Z2 motorised upright research microscope with Array Tomography

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons. This 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-r6ebe6-0000572161
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343823
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
£113,197 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20197 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carl Zeiss Ltd

Further Information

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