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Upgrades to VS200 Side Scanning Microscope System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the upgrade of a VS200 Slide Scanning Microscope System. The procurement process was initiated in October 2024, and the contract was signed on 29 January 2025. The project falls under the industry category of Environmental Protection and is located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The procurement stage has been completed with the award made to Evident Europe GmbH through an open procedure. The total value of the contract is GBP 47,839.61, and it includes enhancements to the microscope system such as the addition of fluorescence microscopy capabilities and an automatic oil dispenser for improved resolution and analysis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-resolution imaging and microscopy equipment. The project requires technical upgrades to an existing microscope system, making it an attractive proposition for companies with expertise in advanced microscopy techniques and equipment enhancement. Businesses capable of delivering technical upgrades and improvements in imaging technology, particularly those experienced in fluorescence microscopy and precision mechanics, would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and demonstrate their technical capabilities.

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Notice Title

Upgrades to VS200 Side Scanning Microscope System

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the upgrade of a VS200 Slide Scanning Microscope System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the upgrade of a VS200 Slide Scanning Microscope System. The Olympus VS200 research slide scanner is a versatile imaging platform capable of performing high-resolution digitization and analysis of microscopy slides. The instrument currently has two areas where we are seeking an upgrade to:- i) it is optimised for brightfield microscopy only. An upgrade to include fluorescence microscopy is required to expand capability for advanced analysis. ii) The microscope already has a 60x oil-immersion lens, but to use it requires addition of an automatic oil dispenser to ensure consistent and precise application of immersion oil. We are currently limited to using a 40x air objective lens. Ability to use the 60x oil-immersion lens will greatly improve the available resolution of scans for analysis and diagnosis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781415
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,839 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beth.cocker@gov.scot, kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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