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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh initiated a procurement process for a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope under the award ID MT0835, within the education and medical research sectors. This open tender concluded on 11th October 2018, with a total contract value of £279,950. The buying organisation, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, had designated this contract under the jurisdiction of the UK Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, indicative of a transparent bidding process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical imaging and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in supplying high-value goods to educational institutions. Suppliers with capabilities in the manufacture or distribution of advanced microscopy technology would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders from the University of Edinburgh or similar academic entities. With the growing demand for cutting-edge research tools, businesses that can innovate and provide such equipment may find substantial avenues for growth in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

MT0835 Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Spinning disk confocal microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000577178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348045
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

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


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£279,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 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
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

Nikon UK

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