Award

Digital Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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16 Aug 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, based in Charles Stewart House, Edinburgh, recently completed a procurement process for a digital microscope specifically designed to support research in the School of Biology, Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences. The procurement, classified under the education category, was concluded using a limited procurement method without prior publication, with Keyence (UK) Ltd as the selected supplier. This contract, valued at £74,968, was awarded on 16 August 2024 and involves the delivery of the microscope to the Waddington Building in Edinburgh. Key activities included in the award are the supply of a 4K camera-equipped digital microscope with magnification capabilities ranging from 20x to 6000x, and a motorised XYZ stage for capturing 3D all-in-focus images.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for companies involved in advanced scientific equipment, imaging technology, and educational tools. Suppliers with expertise in high-resolution imaging devices, particularly those capable of supporting cutting-edge research in biological sciences, would find such tenders particularly relevant. The specific requirements outlined for the digital microscope indicate a high demand for innovative and technically advanced solutions, presenting a lucrative market for firms specialising in similar high-tech equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Microscope

Notice Description

A digital microscope with a combination of a 4K camera, magnification ranging from 20x to 6000x, a motorised XYZ stage and capacity to capture 3D all-in-focus images.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A digital microscope with a combination of a 4K camera, magnification ranging from 20x to 6000x, a motorised XYZ stage and capacity to capture 3D all-in-focus images is required for School of Biological Sciences. It is required for a project to uncover the evolutionary history of Fibonacci spirals. The results of the project will provide a textbook case study for the drivers of biological form over geological time, while allowing an understanding of why Fibonacci spirals are so common in plants today. This project will be pioneering live imaging techniques on non-model species and quantifying 3D parameters of shoot apices. The VHX-7000 from Keyence is the only supplier who can deliver this specification of particular microscope that will revolutionise live imaging of non-model species due to its ability to capture quantitative 3D data of plant tissue non-invasively. This will allow live imaging of shoots of ferns and lycophytes without the need for staining or the development of transgenic reporter lines. More specifically it will be used to image apices with reflected bright-field light. The high magnification, automated stage and 4K camera of the Keyence VHX-7000 will transform our ability for live imaging of non-model species such as lycophytes as it will allow us to quickly and non-invasively capture quantitative 3D data of shoot apices.

Procurement Information

This Contract Award is to purchase the VHX-7000 from Keyence Limited. This digital microscope is the only one available in the market that can meet the specification required for the experiments required on this project. This will be purchased to support a project currently underway in the School of Biology, Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences, University of Edinburgh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512219
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
elliot.freeman@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

KEYENCE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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