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Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process titled "Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract," categorised under the education industry. The contract pertains to the service of specialised imaging systems used by the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The contract has been awarded to Akoya Biosciences Inc., and is situated in Edinburgh, UKM75. The procurement was conducted as a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition due to the exclusivity of Akoya as the sole service provider for the equipment. The contract was signed on 14th August 2025, and it holds a value of £76,539.60.

This tender opens up specialised business growth opportunities particularly for large businesses already operating in the imaging and diagnostics equipment sector, given the technical exclusivity and support necessities involved. Companies dealing in similar high-tech instruments with an extensive service component could capitalize and position themselves for future procurement opportunities of a similar nature. Akoya's monopoly in this field underlines the necessity for their active engagement in tenders that could benefit from exclusive or technical expertise situations.

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Notice Title

Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract

Notice Description

The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Their scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. This NCA is for a continuation of the service contract that was included in the main equipment purchase. The selected supplier, Akoya Biosciences, is the only supplier in the market to service their equipment. For further details on the original purchase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Their scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. This NCA is for a continuation of the service contract that was included in the main equipment purchase. The selected supplier, Akoya Biosciences, is the only supplier in the market to service their equipment. For further details on the original purchase.

Procurement Information

Akoya Biosciences, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and service provider for the PhenoImager HT, PhenoCycler, and PhenoImager Fusion imaging systems. These spatial biology instruments are highly specialised tissue imagers, designed and produced under multiple patents, adhering to the highest standards of quality to ensure reliability, ease of use, and data integrity. Proper maintenance of these instruments is critical for ensuring the research outcomes demanded. Service and support for these products are offered exclusively by Akoya's team of highly trained and certified Service and Support Engineers. All Service and Support Engineers are direct employees of Akoya Biosciences. Each engineer undergoes rigorous training to attain certification on Akoya's instruments and is required to engage in continuous professional development to maintain certification for the PhenoImager HT, PhenoCycler, and PhenoImager Fusion product families. Certified service and support for Akoya products are available exclusively through Akoya Biosciences. There are no authorised or certified third-party providers for the service and support of Akoya instruments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537155
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,539 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 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
Steven Glynn
Contact Email
sglynn2@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

AKOYA BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537155
    Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract - The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Their scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. This NCA is for a continuation of the service contract that was included in the main equipment purchase. The selected supplier, Akoya Biosciences, is the only supplier in the market to service their equipment. For further details on the original purchase.

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