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NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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05 Jul 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Leica Biosystems Bond RX fully automated research stainer, listed under the title "NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS." This procurement falls within the goods category and pertains specifically to the education sector. The procurement was conducted using an open method and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd July 2021. The total contract value stands at £129,927, and the delivery is intended for the Edinburgh area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised laboratory and research equipment, particularly those with expertise in advanced automated systems. Companies that operate within the machinery manufacturing and scientific research sectors, especially those capable of providing similar automated staining solutions, are well positioned to compete in future procurement processes. Given that Leica was the sole supplier able to meet the technical requirements, businesses offering unique innovations in this field may find opportunities for collaboration or future tenders as the University pursues further advancements in their research capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS

Notice Description

Leica Biosystems Bond RX fully automated research stainer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: 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-r6ebe6-0000659629
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420271
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,927 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 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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