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Brightfield Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of two Brightfield Microscopes, specifically designed with upright and inverted capability and advanced imaging features. This contract falls under the goods category and has an awarded value of £91,611.12. The procurement contract was signed on 28 June 2022, with delivery set for the University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open tender process, and it is classified under the CPV code 38510000.

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Notice Title

Brightfield Microscopes

Notice Description

Upright and Inverted Capability Brightfield Microscopes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 2 No. REVOLVE R4 upright and inverted capability Brightfield Microscopes with LED illumination, motorized LED fluorescence, 5 MP CMOS Monochrome Camera (Fluorescence) and 12 MP Color Camera (Brightfield).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699491
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453235
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

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,611 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Helen Zheng
Contact Email
zzheng33@exseed.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

DISCOVER ECHO

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