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NCA30884 3i Bespoke Built Microscope

University Of Edinburgh

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17 Apr 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for a bespoke built microscope, identified as NCA30884. This project falls under the goods category in the education sector and was located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was signed on 10th March 2020 and the total contract value is £606,580. The tendering process was unique as it justified using a negotiated procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies, particularly those that can provide highly specialised equipment and integrated software solutions. Companies with expertise in multiphoton imaging and confocal microscopy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises like Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd., would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The unique technical requirements of the microscope open avenues for businesses that develop cutting-edge scientific instruments to engage with prestigious institutions like universities, potentially leading to fruitful collaborations and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA30884 3i Bespoke Built Microscope

Notice Description

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the 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). A bespoke microscope platform, consisting of two independent light paths. This apparatus will be capable of simultaneous 2-photon scanned confocal imaging, 2-photon holographic light patterning, and single photon super resolution high-speed confocal imaging. This integrated two microscope system will be controlled by a single software solution to ensure synchronous control of both microscopes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the 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).

Procurement Information

The procurement falls under Reg 33(1)(b)(ii), as we believe that Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd. (referred to as 3i, and also trading as INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS, INC.) are the only company able to provide a system capable of simultaneous scanned multiphoton imaging with scanless 3D patterned multiphoton illumination on one microscope in combination with a second spatially uncoupled super-resolution spinning disk confocal microscope, where all three systems are controlled with sub-millisecond precision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620106
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£606,580 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20206 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

Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385329
    NCA30884 3i Bespoke Built Microscope - Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the 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). A bespoke microscope platform, consisting of two independent light paths. This apparatus will be capable of simultaneous 2-photon scanned confocal imaging, 2-photon holographic light patterning, and single photon super resolution high-speed confocal imaging. This integrated two microscope system will be controlled by a single software solution to ensure synchronous control of both microscopes.

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