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Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM)

UOE

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19 Dec 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh (UOE) has awarded a contract for a Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM). The procurement process was conducted through a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls under the category of goods and the total contract value is £2,685,193. The Cryo-Electron Microscope is to be used for examining biological materials in a frozen-hydrated state. The awarded supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI UK Ltd. The contract was signed on 18th December 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.

This contract for a Cryo-Electron Microscope presents a business opportunity for companies involved in providing imaging and microscopy equipment, particularly those who have experience with transmission electron microscopes. Businesses with expertise in delivering specialized scientific equipment to the education sector may find this tender well-suited for their competencies. The direct award was made from a specific government framework, highlighting the relevance of having access to such frameworks for securing lucrative contracts in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM)

Notice Description

200 kV transmission electron microscope suitable for examining biological materials in a frozen-hydrated state (CryoEM).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award from Framework HVLE LAB3162 NW APUC/NWUPC Lot 2- X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments

Procurement Information

Product available through Government Framework and product specific witihn Framework to Supplier selected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495200
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

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,685,193 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 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
UOE
Contact Name
Sharron Gardiner
Contact Email
sgardine@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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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