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2020 Wireless Neural Monitoring System, George Square

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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10 Dec 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "2020 Wireless Neural Monitoring System, George Square". This open procedure tender, initiated under the regulatory framework for public procurement in Scotland, involved the acquisition of wireless electrophysiology systems essential for 24-hour continuous monitoring in educational research. The successful supplier, TainiTec Ltd., secured the contract valued at £103,680 on 10th December 2019. The delivery location is specified as the University of Edinburgh, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education industry and represents a significant advance in technical capabilities for academic research.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the scientific and technological sectors, particularly those specialising in medical research equipment and wireless technologies. Firms that can provide innovative solutions and proven systems that support continuous monitoring and data transmission would be well-placed to compete in future tenders from the University of Edinburgh and similar institutions. Companies like TainiTec Ltd., which offer specialised and tailored instruments, show a pathway for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage effectively in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2020 Wireless Neural Monitoring System, George Square

Notice Description

Wireless electrophysiology systems (with transmitters) that allow for continuous, immediate-transmission, 24-hour continuous multi-channel recordings from rodents

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 the 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-r6ebe6-0000607543
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374585
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
SME

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
£103,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

TAINITEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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