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DRI Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the acquisition of a DRI Confocal Microscope. This initiative falls under the education sector and has a total value of £297,498. The contract has been awarded following an open procurement method, specifically through a direct award under the APUC framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The contract was officially signed on 15 April 2020, with the award process being completed prior to this date. The delivery is set to take place at the University’s Dementia Research Institute located in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech imaging and microscope technology. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities for integrated electrophysiology and high-resolution imaging, would find this procurement process particularly relevant. The competitive landscape includes large suppliers, such as Carl Zeiss Ltd, who have demonstrated their ability to meet the necessary requirements, thus highlighting a market for innovative technology providers in the imaging sector.

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Notice Title

DRI Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

The objective of this project is to build a confocal microscope with integrated electrophysiology. The set up will be prepared for performing high quality live brain slice imaging in combination with electrophysiological recordings. In addition, the microscope will be used for imaging fluorescently labelled fixed tissue at high resolution. Some of the structures (very fine astrocyte processes) or live events (e.g. Ca2+ signals) are equal or smaller than 150 um in size. The ability to detect several fluorophores at the same time, at several frames per second for live imaging and with high level of resolution is essential for this system to meet the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award through APUC framework Lab1015 AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment (Lot2). This framework has a ranking system allowing for institutions to approach suppliers directly in order of rank. Nikon are ranked #1 but could not meet mandatory requirements. Zeiss are ranked #2 and could meet mandatory requirements. Therefore Direct Award to Zeiss.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385352
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
£297,498 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20205 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stephanie.buchanan@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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385352
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