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LIT0741 - 2-Photon Imaging System - Microscope

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the supply, installation, and technical support of a bespoke 2-photon imaging microscope to be used in in vivo systems neuroscience for its Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences. This procurement falls under the education category and was conducted using an open procedure. The process commenced with the tender stage on 20th January 2025, and the contract was signed with the successful bidder, Independent NeuroScience Services, on 4th March 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 190,000, aims to enhance the University's research capabilities by providing advanced imaging systems. All activities will take place in Edinburgh, specifically at the University's Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences.

This opportunity is highly beneficial for companies specialising in scientific and medical equipment, particularly those who can offer tailored solutions and ongoing technical support. Businesses that have a strong foothold in neuroscience and medical research equipment stand to gain significantly from this tender win. The contract's technical and commercial evaluation process ensures that suppliers can demonstrate robust technical competency and competitive pricing. The procurement conditions, including stringent quality standards and financial stability requirements, are ideal for large-scale suppliers with comprehensive quality management and health and safety certifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIT0741 - 2-Photon Imaging System - Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh invites tenders for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a bespoke 2-photon imaging microscope for use in in vivo systems neuroscience for the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PCS-T. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. Bidders should note that these are mandatory pass/fail requirements and that failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation. A 50% technical threshold will apply - bids will be required to achieve a minimum total overall technical score of 35% or more out of the maximum of 70%. A Bidder who fails to achieve the technical threshold will be excluded from the commercial tender evaluation and shall take no further part in the tender evaluation process. Commercial scores shall be allocated on a comparative basis with the lowest overall price receiving full marks and others a percentage of that mark according to the difference between their bid and the lowest offer. Where we consider any of the total price(s) you have submitted to be abnormally low we will ask you to explain the price(s) you have submitted (as required in regulation 69 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The quality and commercial score will be combined to give each Bidder, who has passed the technical threshold, an overall total score. The supplier with the highest total score will be deemed to have provided the most economical advantageous tender (MEAT).. The tendered value was above the anticipated value and threshold. Market engagement informed the value being below threshold, however in hindsight, this was above the threshold.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788264
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527982
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20251 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

Independant NeuroScience Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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