Tender

Purchase of a High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure a High Sensitivity Scientific Camera. This tender falls under the goods category and is part of the education industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure with electronic submission. Interested parties must submit their bids by 7th March 2025, with the award period commencing on the same date. The camera is intended for delivery to the University of Edinburgh, located in the UKM75 region of Scotland. The contract will span 360 days, with the bid validity period ending on 7th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying high-sensitivity scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in scientific instrumentation and those capable of meeting the technical and economic selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. The contract being overseen by a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh offers a credible reference point and potential for long-term business growth for the successful supplier. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, reliable scientific cameras are encouraged to participate in this tender to establish or strengthen their presence in the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

Notice Description

Purchase of a High Sensitivity Scientific Camera

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524442
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aoughton@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

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