Award

Purchase of a Fluorescence Stereo Zoom Microscope for Large Fields

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Fluorescence Stereo Zoom Microscope for Large Fields, classified under the industry category of goods. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £92,191.23, was awarded on 24th March 2025 to Carl Zeiss Ltd, a large enterprise based in Cambridge. The microscope will be delivered to a location in the UKM75 region, which encompasses Edinburgh, where the University is based.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of microscopy and imaging equipment. Such contracts are particularly beneficial for companies that specialise in high-precision optical instruments and have the capability to provide advanced technological solutions to prestigious educational institutions. Suppliers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, research-grade equipment and those aiming to build relationships within the academic sector would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Fluorescence Stereo Zoom Microscope for Large Fields

Notice Description

Purchase of a Fluorescence Stereo Zoom Microscope for Large Fields

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Fluorescence Stereo Zoom Microscope for Large Fields

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794886
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527214
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

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
£92,191 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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