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EVIDENT Microscope Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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10 Jun 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an EVIDENT Microscope Upgrade through an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £66,440.33 GBP, was signed on 7th June 2024. The procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and was initiated by the University of Edinburgh based in Edinburgh, UK. The award was given to Evident Europe GmbH, a large-scale supplier located in Stansted. The tender, named "EVIDENT Microscope Upgrade," aimed to enhance the IMPACT imaging facility's capabilities, providing high-end imaging equipment for research groups across the university.

This tender offers a growth opportunity for businesses in the goods industry, especially those involved in supplying high-end imaging equipment and related technical support. Business entities with experience in upgrading scientific equipment, such as microscopy systems, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The successful execution and delivery of the EVIDENT Microscope Upgrade contract could establish valuable partnerships and future collaboration opportunities for businesses looking to expand their presence in the research equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVIDENT Microscope Upgrade

Notice Description

The IMPACT (Image Analysis, Multi-Photon and Confocal Technologies) imaging facility provides access to high-end imaging equipment and technical support for research groups in the Centre for Discovery, Brain Science (CDBS) but is also accessible to all research groups across the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The IMPACT (Image Analysis, Multi-Photon and Confocal Technologies) imaging facility provides access to high-end imaging equipment and technical support for research groups in the Centre for Discovery, Brain Science (CDBS) but is also accessible to all research groups across the University. TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence) microscopy is a specialist technique that allows high-contrast, high-resolution images of a broad range of samples. In 2022 the end user purchased a system upgrade for the Evident Scientific TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence) microscope which included; Compatibility with existing lasers, objective lenses, filters, camera, TIRF upgrade module, system control and acquisition software and PC. Until now the facility could continue using the original laser source but this has now come to end-of-life. This proposed upgrade will replace the 2-colour laser source with a 4-colour laser source increasing the flexibility and productivity of the microscope. This will further increase the productivity of this system by incorporating high-speed calcium imaging capabilities that allow researchers to examine neuronal signalling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507079
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20241 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
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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