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NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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25 Mar 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS," which involves upgrading a Leica TCS SP8 DLS Microscope system. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to the education sector, and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract was awarded on 8th March 2022 and is valued at £57,016. The procurement process was initiated under the regulations permitting contract awards without competition due to technical reasons, with the delivery taking place at the University of Edinburgh's Chancellor's Building.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, particularly those that offer advanced imaging systems. Companies that have technological expertise in microscope upgrades or related products would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The procurement method indicates a focus on bespoke solutions, suggesting that businesses should emphasise their unique capabilities and innovations when approaching similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS

Notice Description

Upgrade of Leica TCS SP8 DLS S/N 81-1784 Microscope system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: 2. 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-r6ebe6-0000688283
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£57,016 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 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
Mark Eardley
Contact Email
mark.eardley@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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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