Award

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a microCT Scanner System

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of a microCT Scanner System. The tender, with the title "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a microCT Scanner System," falls under the "goods" category and was executed through an open procedure. Wonderful Scientific Limited was awarded the contract with a value of £454,700. The University sought bids for this opportunity with a deadline of 27th February 2024. The procurement was managed by The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, UK, and the main industry category was Education.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in providing microCT scanner systems and maintenance services. Businesses with experience in supplying scientific equipment and services to the education sector would be well-suited to compete. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, has demonstrated a commitment to openness and fair competition by choosing an open procurement method. The award criteria focused on both quality and price aspects, allowing suppliers to showcase their innovative solutions and competitiveness. The active involvement of suppliers in this tender process aligns with the University's goal of fostering partnerships and driving innovation in its academic and research activities.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of a microCT Scanner System

Notice Description

The University has received funding to procure a microCT scanner system, including maintenance for 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Roslin Institute, within the University of Edinburgh, has secured funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to procure a micro computed tomography (microCT) instrument for use in non-destructive X-ray imaging of a variety of biological & non-biological samples. The funding provided is to include 5 years of maintenance.

Options: -The University reserves the right to purchase additional components from the successful tenderer relating to this system. -Additionally, the University reserves the right to purchase additional equipment from the successful tenderer should it receive additional funding to do so.

Renewal: Three further 12-month periods of extension available to the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000744049
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499575
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33115100 - CT scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£454,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Murray Ritchie, Tim Higgins
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk, 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

WONDERFUL SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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