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IncuCyte Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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09 Jul 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed the procurement process for an IncuCyte Microscope, an essential tool for the UK Dementia Research Institute. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the contract being valued at £80,000. The contract with Essen BioScience Ltd was formally signed on 29th June 2020, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the technical exclusivity of the product. The procurement is part of the education and medical research sectors and took place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical equipment and technology, particularly those with innovative microscopy solutions that can meet the technical requirements for long-term, undisturbed cellular observation. Companies that have the capacity to deliver advanced research tools and possess relevant certifications are particularly well-suited to enter this market, benefiting from the growing demand within the healthcare and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IncuCyte Microscope

Notice Description

Negotiated procedure without prior publication for the purchase of a IncuCyte Microscope on behalf of the UK Dementia Research Institute, from Essen BioScience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI), based at the University, require a microscopy system that allows groups to run long-term microscopy experiments in both fluorescence and brightfield whilst keeping cells undisturbed and housed in a tissue culture incubator. The IncuCyte microscopy system is the only one on the market which provides this. As per Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition if 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-r6ebe6-0000625266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389902
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

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Billy Robertson
Contact Email
billy.robertson@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

ESSEN BIOSCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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