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Upgrade of SP8 Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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21 Jul 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a tender process for the upgrade of a Leica SP8 confocal microscope, conducted under the open procurement method. Located in Edinburgh, this project falls under the education category and was initiated on 21st July 2021. The contracting authority, led by Tony Newjem, Category Head - Procurement, awarded the contract on 14th June 2021 to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, valued at £91,600. This upgrade project delivers critical imaging equipment to the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine in Edinburgh Bioquarter.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in medical imaging and lab equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced microscope technology. Businesses focusing on high-quality imaging systems or related services, as well as those looking to leverage framework contracts in the public sector, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. The straightforward bid statistics indicate that there was only one bid submitted, suggesting potential for new entrants to compete in future tenders within similar categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of SP8 Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Upgrade of Leica SP8 confocal to Lightning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via LAB1015-AP - Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment; Lot 10.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656538
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421748
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
£91,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tony Newjem, Category Head - Procurement
Contact Email
tony.newjem@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316509136

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

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