Award

Purchase of a Fully Automated Widefield and/or Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a tender process for the purchase of a Fully Automated Widefield and/or Confocal Microscope. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract, valued at GBP 510,192.17, has been awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The tender process is now complete, and the signed contract came into effect on 25th March 2025. The delivery region for the goods is UKM75.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy and imaging equipment. Firms with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying high-precision scientific instruments are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The University of Edinburgh's commitment to acquiring cutting-edge technology indicates an ongoing potential for future procurement processes within the education and research sectors, making it an attractive prospect for companies aiming to expand their market reach in these specialised areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Fully Automated Widefield and/or Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of a Fully Automated Widefield and/or Confocal Microscope

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a Fully Automated Widefield and/or Confocal Microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527215
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
£510,192 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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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