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Procurement of Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Stand

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a new Digital Microscope with a Flexible Arm Stand. This tender, valued at £60,000, was conducted under an open procurement method, allowing suppliers to submit bids. The procurement process began with the tender announcement on 15 February 2021, with the submission deadline set for 1 March 2021. The contract for this procurement was awarded to Keyence following the bidding phase.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, particularly those offering high-resolution imaging solutions. Suppliers with capabilities in microscopy and related fields would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in tenders such as this can contribute to business growth by expanding the client base within the public sector, especially organisations focused on cultural and educational objectives like the National Museums Scotland.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Stand

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to procure the supply and install of a new digital microscope with flexible arm stand for use at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland is seeking to purchase a new digital microscope to study the collections. Imaging is a key element of any conservation and research undertaken on the museum's collections. The requirement is for a high-resolution digital microscope set-up with a range of lenses, automated Z-stacking, 3D profiling, and option to be mounted on a long-reach flexible arm to allow in-situ investigation of artefacts.. See attached Invitation to Tender for full specification and tender return details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414100
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lore Troalen, Mark Drysdale
Contact Email
l.troalen@nms.ac.uk, m.drysdale@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474156

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH5 1JA
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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