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NCA31104

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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22 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process under the title NCA31104, focusing on the acquisition of "Hamamatsu Slide Scanners" for their Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute. This tender was initiated in the 'award' stage, with the contract successfully signed on 17 April 2025. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement falls within the education sector, primarily concerning the provision of specific goods necessary for ongoing research and clinical trials. The procurement was conducted using a limited procedure, justified by the need for consistent data output, which only Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited—the sole supplier capable of meeting these technical requirements—could provide. The contract is active, valued at £400,000 GBP.

This procurement process opens business growth opportunities for suppliers of high-tech medical imaging equipment, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical specifications essential for research continuity. Businesses dedicated to biosciences or advanced medical technologies, and those that innovate within the education and research sectors, would find a suitable competitive space in similar tenders. The emphasis on the quality and consistency required for clinical and research applications indicates a competitive edge for organisations offering specialised, high-calibre solutions, especially when technical precision and reliability are paramount. This tender may also inspire SMEs to innovate their offerings to align with the University’s exacting standards in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA31104

Notice Description

Procurement exercise to combine two requirements at the University for Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement exercise to combine two requirements at the University for Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute.

Procurement Information

The instruments are being used in ongoing research studies and clinical trials. As such, the data research output is required to be consistent to facilitate like-for-like comparison and correct diagnoses. This is the sole supplier that can meet the technical requirement in the format required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528743
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Jorga Couper
Contact Email
jcouper@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

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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