Award

Supply of Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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02 May 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply of a Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2 to Nikon UK. The procurement process was carried out through a limited procedure without prior publication, opting for a direct award due to the supplier's ranking on the APUC framework. The contract, valued at £103,480.65 GBP, was signed on 31st March 2023. The University's procurement falls under the "goods" category in the education industry, with the tender initiated on 2nd May 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for the supply of microscope equipment presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale suppliers in the imaging equipment sector. Companies specialised in microscopy instruments and associated servicing could benefit from engaging with The University of Edinburgh. The direct award method used in this procurement process streamlines the contracting process, offering efficient opportunities especially for established suppliers on existing frameworks. Businesses aiming to expand in the microscopy equipment market should consider engaging proactively with such direct award opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Nikon Inverted Microscope Eclipse Ti2

Notice Description

Call-off against an APUC framework for the supply of a microscope

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the call-off order placed with the number 1 rank supplier on Lot 1 of the APUC framework; LAB1028 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs. The particular item is a Nikon T12 microscope system.

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the warranty cover provided for the instrument, currently 12 months.

Procurement Information

This contract is a direct award to the number 1 rank supplier on the APUC framework, and as such prior publication of the opportunity was not required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730947
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477567
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

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 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

NIKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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