Award

Purchase of Tissue Processors

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh has culminated in the award for the purchase of tissue processors, catering to the needs of the Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation. This process, under the open procedure procurement method, falls within the 'goods' category and is relevant to the education industry. The contract, valued at GBP 77,820.78, was signed on 28th April 2025, with the procurement stage now completed. The key supplier involved in fulfilling this contract is Thermo Fisher Scientific, and the equipment is designated for delivery to the University's location in Edinburgh (Region UKM75). The procurement aligns with frameworks covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and medical equipment, particularly those specializing in histology and pathology laboratory devices. While the awarded contract was finalised with a large-scale supplier, Thermo Fisher Scientific, similar upcoming tenders may provide opportunities for both small and medium enterprises to engage in competitive bidding, especially those that can offer niche or specialised medical devices and have capacity for electronic and international bidding. Businesses looking to expand their market reach in the education sector by providing laboratory goods stand to benefit from participating in future opportunities similar to this tender.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Tissue Processors

Notice Description

The Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation (the Organisation) requires two automated tissue processors commonly used in histology and pathology laboratories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation (the Organisation) requires two automated tissue processors commonly used in histology and pathology laboratories. The identified piece of equipment is manufactured by Thermo Scientific, it is designed to prepare tissue samples for embedding, sectioning, and microscopic examination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811746
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540381
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
£77,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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