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Inverted Microscope

University Of Edinburgh

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04 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought an inverted microscope for the School of Biological Sciences. The equipment is intended to support the school’s research requirements and will be delivered in Edinburgh. This is a goods procurement for specialist scientific and laboratory imaging equipment, classified under CPV 38510000 (microscopes). The requirement was linked to the LAB1028 framework for microscopes and imaging equipment, including associated servicing, maintenance and repairs. It comprised one lot. Suppliers specialising in the supply of inverted microscopes and related laboratory imaging equipment would find this buyer and requirement relevant, particularly those able to support research users with suitable equipment and associated technical services.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure under the LAB1028 framework. Nikon UK was selected for the single lot, with one bid received; the bid was submitted electronically. The contract was signed on 29 July 2026 and has an active status. Its value is £108,000. The University of Edinburgh is the buyer, and the award concerns the purchase of the inverted microscope for the School of Biological Sciences. The procurement is complete, and the award outcome is Nikon UK rather than an invitation to submit a bid. The requirement was evaluated through the open framework route for this specialist equipment purchase.

This award demonstrates demand from the University of Edinburgh for specialist inverted microscopy supporting biological sciences research. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply research-grade inverted microscopes and understand the practical needs of laboratory and academic users. The associated framework scope also indicates the importance of being able to provide servicing, maintenance and repairs alongside equipment supply, either directly or through an established delivery capability. Suppliers should therefore be able to support the equipment beyond installation, with suitable technical expertise and reliable after-sales service. The single-bid outcome shows a focused requirement where specialist suppliers with relevant microscopy and imaging experience are likely to be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverted Microscope

Notice Description

The School of Biological Sciences have received funding to acquire a new Inverted Microscope to assist with research requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Biological Sciences have received funding to acquire a new Inverted Microscope to assist with research requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839243
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561582
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 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

Nikon UK Limited

Further Information

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