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HTPU Innopsys

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process for the replacement of an Innopsys Innoscan 710 AL within its Host and Tumour Profiling Unit (HTPU) at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Genetics and Cancer. The procurement was conducted under a limited award procedure without prior publication due to the specific technical requirements and continuity needs of the facility. The contract, valued at £58,000, was awarded to Shelford Scientific, the sole UK distributor of the required instrument manufactured by Innopsys. The contract was signed on 19 November 2024, with the procurement process marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in specific and high-tech instruments that meet stringent operational standards. Companies capable of providing technically unique or highly specialised equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The process underscores the importance of holding exclusive distribution rights or unique product offerings that cater to the precise demands of institutions like the University of Edinburgh. Businesses with a portfolio of specialised instruments and strong ties to research facilities stand to benefit greatly from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

HTPU Innopsys

Notice Description

The Host and Tumour Profiling Unit (HTPU) currently houses an Innopsys Innoscan 710 AL. This is now at end of life and requires replacement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Competition is absent for technical reasons, but only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Procurement Information

Regulated Standard Operating Procedures are in use at the facility and therefore requires like-for-like replacement of the instrument to ensure continuity of service to customers; for research data output for both research samples and use in clinical trials. Furthermore, the University already owns the Mapix software and 3 licence keys which will be transferred to the new instrument without added cost. The supplier is the sole UK distributor of the instrument which is manufactured by Innopsys in France.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791849
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR524957
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

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 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

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
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

SHELFORD SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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