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CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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17 Jan 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a live cell analyser named CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser. The procurement method used was a limited tender with the procurement method rationale being an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Edinburgh identified the CellCyte X system as the most suitable option after market research due to its unique features such as an open incubator design, multiple experiment positions, high-resolution camera, and blue channel fluorescence. The procurement was classified under the goods category, and the award was granted to Discover Echo UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for suppliers, especially those dealing with high-tech equipment, to engage with the University of Edinburgh in providing specialised equipment for research purposes. The contract has been awarded to Discover Echo UK, indicating a potential market entry point for suppliers in the scientific equipment sector. This specific procurement process showcases how targeted equipment purchases play a vital role in supporting research capabilities within academic institutions, fostering innovation and advancement in various fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser

Notice Description

Purchase of live cell analyser with high resolution camera and blue fluoresence channel analysis to facilitate the capacity requirements of research at the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NCA for purchase of live cell analyser to meet growing capacity requirements of University of Edinburgh.

Procurement Information

Having conducted market research, it was determined that the CellCyte X system is the only suitable option in the market to provide the critical requirements to the research facility as outlined below: - An incubator with open design for superior airflow; - Multiple positions for parallelization of experiments; - A high resolution camera; and - Blue channel fluorescence Although it is acknowledged that these features could be acquired from the purchase of multiple pieces of equipment, the CellCyte X system is the only machine that provides all essential features in one package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755439
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496701
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

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
£56,547 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCOVER ECHO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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