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Revvity Opera Phenix microscope upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for upgrading an advanced imaging microscope, specifically the Revvity Opera Phenix microscope, as part of its operational efficiencies initiative. This project falls under the education category and was located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted using a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded to Revvity (UK) Ltd. on 6th March 2025. The key rationale for this procurement method was to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and maintaining operational consistency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-specification imaging and microscopy equipment, particularly those supplying compatible and specialised components. Companies with expertise in advanced technology integration within educational and research institutions stand to benefit greatly. The project aligns well with businesses that provide tailored solutions to enhance existing systems, ensuring seamless operational performance and technical reliability.

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Notice Title

Revvity Opera Phenix microscope upgrade

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to upgrade an existing Revvity (formerly Perkin-Elmer) brand advanced imaging microscope with additional cameras to achieve operational efficiencies via reduced cycle time. The cameras must work with the existing Revvity platform and provide results which are calibrated and comparable with the other Revvity cameras embedded in the original product. We deem that this is an extension of the original supplies and procuring alternatives may result in a change of supplier and receipt of supplies which could be incompatible or demonstrate disproportionate technical difficulty to utilise. As such we award via the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition as follows.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to upgrade an existing Revvity (formerly Perkin-Elmer) brand advanced imaging microscope with additional cameras to achieve operational efficiencies via reduced cycle time. The cameras must work with the existing Revvity platform and provide results which are calibrated and comparable with the other Revvity cameras embedded in the original product. We deem that this is an extension of the original supplies and procuring alternatives may result in a change of supplier and receipt of supplies which could be incompatible or demonstrate disproportionate technical difficulty to utilise. As such we award via the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition as follows.

Procurement Information

This is an extension of a piece of equipment which is already on the estate, where alternatives would not be possible because they may have different technical characteristics or present difficulties in operation (would need to sync exactly with the rest of the Revvity software and technology and results be calibrated and comparable), therefore, considering this purchase in isolation, the application of the exception seems reasonable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528236
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

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,190 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 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

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

REVVITY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528236
    Revvity Opera Phenix microscope upgrade - The University has a requirement to upgrade an existing Revvity (formerly Perkin-Elmer) brand advanced imaging microscope with additional cameras to achieve operational efficiencies via reduced cycle time. The cameras must work with the existing Revvity platform and provide results which are calibrated and comparable with the other Revvity cameras embedded in the original product. We deem that this is an extension of the original supplies and procuring alternatives may result in a change of supplier and receipt of supplies which could be incompatible or demonstrate disproportionate technical difficulty to utilise. As such we award via the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition as follows.

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