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title: "NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029130"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029130

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure an advanced Direct Electron Detector for its cryo-electron microscopy facility, under the procurement method of limited tendering without prior publication. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically relating to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was signed on 15 December 2020, with a total value of £340,005. This award is currently active and is situated in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those involved in imaging technologies and scientific instruments. Companies that have a proven track record in providing innovative solutions in the biomedical or cryo-electron microscopy sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Ametek (GB) Ltd T/A Gatan, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprise that can leverage such tenders to expand their market presence in the scientific community.

## Notice

An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has a TF20 cryo-electron microscope (cryo-EM) with a CMOS-type camera for recording micrographs. The current camera is approaching the end of its service life. Since its installation, a revolution in camera technologies has occurred in the form of direct electron detectors. Installing a direct electron detector on our microscope will allow us to observe unprecedented detail in biological samples

### Procurement Information

An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility. The Gatan K2 summit direct electron detector is a totally revolutionary piece of equipment with superior sensitivity and speed, facilitating the highest resolution imaging

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002505-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £340,005 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK (GB) LTD T/A GATAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002505-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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