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Cytation 9 Imager and 406 FX Washer and Reagent Dispenser

University Of Edinburgh

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17 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought laboratory equipment: a Cytation 9 imager together with a 406 FX washer and reagent dispenser. The requirement is for goods used in laboratory and scientific work, covering the supply of the named equipment rather than a broader laboratory services package. Delivery is in Edinburgh. The university acted as both the buying organisation and a central purchasing body. The purchase was arranged under the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework, identified as HVLE LAB3162 NW. The equipment was grouped as one requirement, covering the Cytation 9 and 406 FX washer and reagent dispenser. This opportunity is therefore most relevant to manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers able to provide these specific instrument types.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Edinburgh used an open procedure under the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework. One supplier was selected for the single requirement: Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd. The contract was signed on 7 July 2026 and is active, with an awarded contract value of £194,999.97. The award was recorded on 17 July 2026. One bid was received and it was submitted electronically. The procurement was evaluated through the open procedure; the published information does not set out separate quality, technical or price weightings. There were no additional options attached to the requirement. The purchase is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This award demonstrates a substantial requirement from the University of Edinburgh for advanced laboratory imaging and automated washing and reagent-dispensing equipment. Suppliers best placed for comparable demand will be manufacturers, authorised UK distributors or specialist laboratory-equipment businesses with direct access to Cytation imaging systems and compatible washer and dispenser technology. Credibility will depend on being able to provide the specified equipment as a coordinated package, understand laboratory users’ technical requirements and compete through the relevant high-value laboratory-equipment purchasing route. The outcome also shows that this buyer has used a framework-based route for a substantial scientific-equipment purchase, making framework access, public-sector contracting experience and the capacity to support a university laboratory environment commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cytation 9 Imager and 406 FX Washer and Reagent Dispenser

Notice Description

Cytation 9 Imager and 406 FX Washer and Reagent Dispenser

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cytation 9 and 406 FX Washer and Reagent Dispenser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837718
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560369
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
£194,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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