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Confocal Microscope, CDBS, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a public procurement process to acquire a Confocal Microscope for its Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, situated in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls under the category of goods and was executed via an open procedure. The tender was awarded on 24th April 2020, with a total contract value of £189,982. This procurement is part of a mini-tender utilizing Lot 2 from APUC's framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The main delivery location for the equipment is the University of Edinburgh's Medical School Biomedical Sciences in George Square, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the imaging equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy technology. Companies that offer high-quality microscopes and related services, particularly those with a focus on educational and research applications, would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, suppliers with a capacity for ongoing support and service provisions may also benefit, as extended service agreements will be part of this contract. Overall, this procurement supports innovation in educational settings and fosters potential business growth in related fields.

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Notice Title

Confocal Microscope, CDBS, 2020

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) proposes to purchase a Confocal Microscope. The new microscope will be a replacement for an older one which is incapable of the experiments they now wish to conduct. The microscope will be located in the same laboratory as the older version in the IMPACT imaging facility. The microscope will be used for teaching and research

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be a mini-tender, using Lot 2 from APUC's framework BA-LAB046 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. Lot 2 of this framework satisfies the equipment.

Options: Extended service will be paid for annually in advance at a fixed price of 11,253.15 GBP (fixed up until Year 5)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620610
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385881
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
£189,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385881
    Confocal Microscope, CDBS, 2020 - The University of Edinburgh (UoE) Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) proposes to purchase a Confocal Microscope. The new microscope will be a replacement for an older one which is incapable of the experiments they now wish to conduct. The microscope will be located in the same laboratory as the older version in the IMPACT imaging facility. The microscope will be used for teaching and research

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