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title: "NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021"
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# NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d3e0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Edinburgh, centres on the acquisition of a unique multi-photon microscope, titled "NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021". This contract falls within the goods category, specifically classified under microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The procurement is located in Edinburgh, and the award stage has been marked as complete. The total contract value is £360,750, with the contract signed on 12th August 2021. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication due to the technical specifications of the product being uniquely available from a single supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced scientific equipment and technology, particularly those specialising in cutting-edge imaging systems. Companies focusing on innovative medical devices or laboratory equipment that can meet the stringent technical requirements outlined in this procurement would be well-suited to compete. This contract not only facilitates business growth by opening avenues within the niche market of neuroimaging technologies, but it also establishes a partnership with a prestigious institution, providing momentum for companies to develop further collaborations in scientific research.

## Notice

This unique multi-photon microscope has the ability to simultaneously activate individual neurons while imaging a whole brain region (e.g. primary visual cortex). This technology - currently unavailable in Scotland and adopted by only a few laboratories in the world- would allow us to investigate the changes in neuronal connectivity that may underlie memory formation - as well as memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease animal models. As such, this technology will not only allow us to generate new knowledge that hold the promise to open therapeutical avenues for Alzheimer's disease that will benefit societies around the world, but it will also provide better training to early career researchers by providing access to innovative and state-of-the-art technology - in agreement with University of Edinburgh research's vision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

### Procurement Information

See additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019569-2021 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,750 |

## 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019569-2021

## 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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