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Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, CDBS

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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10 Jun 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for a Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, which falls under the education category within the goods sector. This open tender was awarded to Nikon UK, with the contract valued at £82,010.46 and signed on 10 June 2019. The delivery location for this procurement is specified as the School of Biomedical Sciences, Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD. The justification for this award was based on the absence of competition for technical reasons, as the microscope must exactly match existing equipment used in a European collaboration project, CyGenTiG.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in advanced scientific equipment and custom technology solutions. Companies specialising in high-quality, technical instruments, particularly those with experience in working with educational institutions or collaborative research projects, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for precise specifications and compatibility indicates a niche market for suppliers who can deliver tailored solutions for complex scientific endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, CDBS

Notice Description

Ti2-E Inverted Microscope

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 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 (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-r6ebe6-0000586916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356693
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

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20196 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

NIKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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