Award

Purchase of Microarray Printer

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of a Microarray Printer. This tender, categorised under the education and laboratory equipment sectors (CPV code 38000000), was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement method selected was open and aimed to procure goods for the University's Microarray Facility at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, located at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The contract was awarded to Arrayjet Ltd, a supplier based in Roslin, Midlothian. The tender process began with an invitation to tender on 5th March 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded and signed on 3rd April 2025, with the contract now active as of 9th April 2025.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of scientific and laboratory equipment, especially those specialising in advanced medical and genetic research tools. SMEs like Arrayjet Ltd, who succeeded in securing this contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with innovative solutions can effectively compete and grow by meeting the stringent technical and economic selection criteria set forth by prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh. This tender underscores the importance of offering high-quality, scalable, and technically sound products tailored towards the educational and research sectors, encouraging similar businesses to actively participate in future opportunities within this industry.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Microarray Printer

Notice Description

Purchase of Microarray Printer

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute are looking to purchase a microarray Printer with associated climate control and scalable printing design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792413
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527961
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,694 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months 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
aoughton@ed.ac.uk, mritchi7@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRAYJET

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