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Inverted Microscopes with Imaging Capability

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland has awarded a contract for the purchase and installation of 2 Inverted Microscopes with imaging capability. The tender title is "Inverted Microscopes with Imaging Capability," and it falls under the "Health" industry category. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender was initiated on December 13, 2023, and the value of the contract signed on November 13, 2023, is £45,947. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying advanced technology equipment to the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in diagnostic, pathology, and therapy technologies and services could find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process has already been completed, with Carl Zeiss Ltd being the successful supplier. Given the specifications and requirements outlined, businesses with expertise in providing cleanroom-compatible microscopes with imaging capabilities are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Inverted Microscopes with Imaging Capability

Notice Description

Purchase and installation of 2 Inverted Microscopes with imaging capability suitable for use within the cleanroom environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from NHS Supply Chain, who have awarded a framework contract for Diagnostic, Pathology & Therapy Technologies and Services (2019/S 212-519575) of which Inverted Microscopes form a part of and that NHS National Services Scotland are listed as a named beneficiary on this contract. The Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) function within SNBTS utilise 2 (two) microscopes with imaging capability within the Jack Copland Centre TCAT Grade B Cleanroom environment to manage the assessment and quantification of Pancreatic Islet Cells post isolation. Microscopes with 0.5mm x 0.5mm gridline graticule and x5 magnification are used to visually assess islets under the appropriate magnification to give a final gridline measurement of 100um. This allows 2 cleanroom operators to concurrently quantify number of pancreatic islet cells to a diameter of 50um and calculate islet cell equivalents, a standardised measurement of cell count. Clinical stakeholders often request images of product as part of discussions whether to proceed with transplantation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494827
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,947 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Karen Walls
Contact Email
karen.walls4@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7919392110

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4BE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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