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Embryoscope Incubator - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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02 Dec 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an Embryoscope Incubator, specifically intended for use at the Aberdeen Fertility Centre. This procurement falls under the goods category, classified within the education industry. The open procedure method was employed, and the contract, valued at £70,000, was signed on 2nd December 2020. The location for delivery is within Aberdeen, UK, with the project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of fertility treatments through the use of specialised equipment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the medical equipment supply chain, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in innovative healthcare technology. Companies that can provide high-quality, regulated medical equipment with precise operational requirements would be well-positioned to compete. The specific need for compliance with stringent health regulations and technical specifications underscores the potential for business growth in this specialised procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Embryoscope Incubator - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Embryoscope Incubator for use at Aberdeen Fertility Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Embryoscope Incubator for use at Aberdeen Fertility Centre. Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition. Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation Under Regulation 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: A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases-- (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons-- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons; This is specialised piece of equipment. The incubator is a critical piece of equipment which enables a stable environment for the culture of gametes and embryos. The incubator has to have very tight temperature regulation and correct gas environment otherwise this would be detrimental on embryo development and impact on patient success rates. We already have two of these incubators in the laboratory but to be able to ensure that all patients gametes/embryos can be cultured in these specialised incubators we need to purchase another. As we are governed by the HFEA which is our regulatory body there are specific requirements for any equipment we purchase, and this incubator fulfils these requirements. The equipment also needs to fulfil the ISO requirements which this specialised incubator does. All incubators used for culture need to be connected to an emergency call system in cases of any failure and as we already have a couple of these in situ we therefore have a company we can use to supply a monitoring probe which is compatible to these specialised incubators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637831
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401085
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITROLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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