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Inverted Microscopy System

University Of Edinburgh

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26 Oct 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought an Axio Observer 7 motorised inverted microscope, an optical laboratory instrument used for observing samples from below the stage. The purchase was for the University and delivery is associated with Edinburgh. This is a specialist equipment requirement rather than a general supply of laboratory consumables or a microscopy service. The procurement was made under the Microscopy and Imaging Equipment framework, so the requirement sits within a structured buying route for microscopy and imaging equipment.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Carl Zeiss Ltd was selected for the single-lot purchase through an open procedure, with the award made under the Microscopy and Imaging Equipment framework. The contract was signed on 20 October 2026 and is valued at £70,864.93. One bid was recorded for the lot. The data does not state a separate award date or contract period. The requirement was for one motorised inverted microscope; no evaluation criteria are recorded in the available process details.

This award demonstrates demand at the University of Edinburgh for high-specification, motorised inverted microscopy equipment, and identifies a specialist microscope supplier as the selected competitor. Suppliers seeking to compete when this requirement returns would need to offer equipment matching the Axio Observer 7 requirement, alongside the technical expertise to support a university laboratory purchase. The framework route is commercially relevant: a credible supplier would need to be positioned to supply through the Microscopy and Imaging Equipment framework, rather than relying solely on a direct standalone sale. The single recorded bid suggests that suppliers able to meet the equipment specification and participate through that route may be particularly well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverted Microscopy System

Notice Description

Inverted Microscopy System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846591
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£70,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
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

Carl Zeiss Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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