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EVOS M3000 Cell Analysis System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of 24 EVOS M3000 Cell Analysis Systems, aimed at enhancing undergraduate teaching and supporting research. This open procedure procurement, falling under the industry category of Education and classified under CPV code 38512200, took place in the UKM75 region (Edinburgh). The contract was awarded on 3 January 2025 to Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a total contract value of GBP 334,000. The EVOS systems will be primarily located in the BMTO East/West labs for teaching purposes and will be available for research use when not in use for educational needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced educational and scientific equipment. The procurement, focused on the acquisition of high-quality imaging systems, presents a lucrative market for large-scale suppliers with the capability to support sophisticated educational infrastructure and research requirements. Companies involved in cutting-edge biomedical and educational technology would particularly benefit from competing in similar tenders, given the scope for long-term partnerships with leading educational institutions like the University of Edinburgh. The focus on modern teaching methodologies and potential research applications underscores the growing demand for innovative technological solutions in the education sector.

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Notice Title

EVOS M3000 Cell Analysis System

Notice Description

24 EVOS systems are being purchased to facilitate development of more up to date teaching practicals using new methodologies and techniques that have been developed in recent years which are not at present used for undergraduate teaching. These include increased high quality imaging which will work for both teaching and research and the linkability of the system will let all groups in a class focus on this imaging. Allied to this some of the Cell Analysis Systems will be used by our school research groups in their grant funded studies, hopefully assisting in bringing in more funding to the School of Biomedical Sciences. The items will be located in the BMTO East/West labs for undergraduate teaching and will be loaned to HRB researchers as and when teaching needs permit. It is envisioned that we will also be able to offer more Honours projects to 4th years students with increased relevance to the present day fields of biomedical research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

24 EVOS systems are being purchased to facilitate development of more up to date teaching practicals using new methodologies and techniques that have been developed in recent years which are not at present used for undergraduate teaching. These include increased high quality imaging which will work for both teaching and research and the linkability of the system will let all groups in a class focus on this imaging. Allied to this some of the Cell Analysis Systems will be used by our school research groups in their grant funded studies, hopefully assisting in bringing in more funding to the School of Biomedical Sciences. The items will be located in the BMTO East/West labs for undergraduate teaching and will be loaned to HRB researchers as and when teaching needs permit. It is envisioned that we will also be able to offer more Honours projects to 4th years students with increased relevance to the present day fields of biomedical research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788841
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522554
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

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£334,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.silvester@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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522554
    EVOS M3000 Cell Analysis System - 24 EVOS systems are being purchased to facilitate development of more up to date teaching practicals using new methodologies and techniques that have been developed in recent years which are not at present used for undergraduate teaching. These include increased high quality imaging which will work for both teaching and research and the linkability of the system will let all groups in a class focus on this imaging. Allied to this some of the Cell Analysis Systems will be used by our school research groups in their grant funded studies, hopefully assisting in bringing in more funding to the School of Biomedical Sciences. The items will be located in the BMTO East/West labs for undergraduate teaching and will be loaned to HRB researchers as and when teaching needs permit. It is envisioned that we will also be able to offer more Honours projects to 4th years students with increased relevance to the present day fields of biomedical research.

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