Award

Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

23 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a multi-dimensional confocal laser scanning microscope to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The tender, titled "Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy," was for the purchase of a microscope with spectral analysis and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the main procurement category of goods. The contract value is £607,284.24, with a signing date of 15th December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry, especially those providing advanced imaging equipment and services, to compete. Companies with expertise in supplying and servicing sophisticated microscopy systems may find this contract suitable for business growth. The University of Edinburgh, as the contracting authority, located in Edinburgh, UK, initiated this procurement process. The procurement stage has been completed, making it essential for interested businesses to explore similar future opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy

Notice Description

The purchase of a multi-dimension confocal laser scanning microscope for spectral analysis with integrated fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity, under the APUC Microscopy framework LAB1028 AP, Lot 4.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract for the supply, delivery and installation of a multi-dimension confocal laser scanning microscope for spectral analysis with integrated fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity made against the APUC microscopy framework; LAB1028 AP, Lot 4. The award has followed the process for making a direct call-off under the framework.

Options: The University retains the option to extend the applicable servicing and maintenance of the microscope system at the end of the term included in the call-off.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719912
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469219
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
£607,284 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tim Higgins
Contact Email
tim.higgins@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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