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Cobas E402 Analytical Unit

University Of Edinburgh

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12 Aug 2024 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for a Cobas E402 Analytical Unit, under the category of goods, specifically in the education sector. This procurement, located in Edinburgh, is part of the effort to replace outdated equipment to ensure consistency in data output for clinical trials. The contract has been awarded to Roche Diagnostics Ltd with a total value of £120,000. The signing date for the contract was 18th July 2024, and the delivery of the upgraded analytical unit will benefit the Institute for Regeneration & Repair located at 4-5 Little France Drive, Edinburgh EH16 4UU. The procurement method utilized was a limited procedure, chosen because the specific technical requirements could only be met by the incumbent supplier, due to the necessity of maintaining data consistency and clinical governance.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms involved in the provision of analytical instruments and clinical trial equipment. Businesses, particularly those capable of offering innovative and technically advanced diagnostic tools, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on upgrades to fully supported instrumentation highlights a demand for cutting-edge technology and consistent service support, making it an attractive venture for companies in the medical diagnostics industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cobas E402 Analytical Unit

Notice Description

The facility is using existing equipment which is past its useful life. For consistency in clinical trial data output a replacement is required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The replacement, upgraded instrument, has a broader assay capability, reduced hands on setup time and increased throughput, allowing the Institute to future-proof for current ongoing clinical trials.

Procurement Information

The University is completing three clinical trials that are currently being supported by existing instrumentation provided by the incumbent suppliers, including a consumables agreement. The existing instrumentation is no longer supported, requiring an upgrade to new, fully supported instrumentation. This must be provided by the incumbent to ensure consistency in data output, clinical governance, and to future-proof ongoing research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773899
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511930
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 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
Postcode Area
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

Roche Diagnostics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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