Award

Upgrade of Andor Dragonfly High Speed Confocal Microscope System.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh awarded a contract for the upgrade of the Andor Dragonfly High Speed Confocal Microscope System to Andor Technology. The procurement process was completed under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The upgrade involves incorporating new technologies for Four Dimensional Cellular Medicine and Super-resolution microscopy at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, UK. The contract worth £194,194 was signed on 21st November 2022, supporting the University's sustainability strategy by reusing parts of the older system.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers with expertise in bespoke technology developments and software integration. The University of Edinburgh's strong collaboration with Andor Technology for technical solutions necessitated a single-source award. Businesses specialised in high-tech equipment upgrades and sustainability-focused solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the goods procurement category. Participation in similar limited procurement tenders may enable suppliers to provide unique solutions tailored to specific client needs while fostering long-term partnerships based on technical expertise and sustainability principles.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of Andor Dragonfly High Speed Confocal Microscope System.

Notice Description

Upgrade of Andor Dragonfly microscope for Four Dimensional Cellular Medicine and Super-resolution microscopy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of confocal microscope including microscope stand with a wider light aperture (F mount rather than C mount) which requires inclusion of larger filters in the optical train. In addition to this is an upgrade to our Laser Bed, which is now 7 years old, with higher power lasers to enable us to carry out a range of novel super-resolution methods on our system.

Procurement Information

This system was a bespoke development by the manufacturer, so competition is absent for upgrades to it. The University works with Andor developers, particularly around software and firmware implementation and this work could not be done with other suppliers' parts. Upgrading the Andor Dragonfly allows us to reuse parts of our older Andor Dragonfly rather than having to dispose of it entirely; this is in line with the University's sustainability strategy on reducing waste.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464887
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,194 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 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
Rosa Mak
Contact Email
cmak33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316509125

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

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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