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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a Cell Imaging System intended for the School of Biological Sciences. This procurement, classified under the education sector, was conducted via an open procedure, with the main procurement category being goods. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, the procurement stage is at the award phase, having been finalised with a contract signed on 12th June 2026. The process was open to suppliers on an international scale and covered by the GPA, ultimately awarding the contract to Fisher Scientific for a value of GBP 94,921.01.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in life sciences equipment and services. Companies with expertise in providing advanced imaging systems, specifically those that support research requiring time-lapse live cell imaging, would find such opportunities advantageous. Furthermore, organisations capable of navigating open procurement methods and engaging in scaling operations across borders stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders, especially those offering high-value educational and research-sector products.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cell Imaging System

Notice Description

The School of Biological Sciences are acquiring an imaging system to assist with research that requires time-lapse live cell imaging of iPSC-derived neurons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Biological Sciences are acquiring an imaging system to assist with research that requires time-lapse live cell imaging of iPSC-derived neurons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834680
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557991
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,921 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks 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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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