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title: "NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031968"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-02-21"
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# NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031968

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently finalised a procurement process titled "NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope" aimed at acquiring a high-tech 4D Holotomographic imaging device, crucial for cellular imaging within the goods category. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication for competition due to the unique technical nature of the desired equipment, which only one supplier can provide. The contract, valued at £107,300, was signed on 12th January 2022, and the procurement took place in Edinburgh, under the jurisdiction of the UKM75 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the optical and imaging equipment industry, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging technologies compatible with live cell analysis. Companies that offer unique scientific solutions, particularly those focusing on microscopy and cellular imaging, would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate in future projects stemming from this procurement. The involvement of a prominent educational institution like the University of Edinburgh further underscores the potential for innovation and partnership within this sector.

## Notice

4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

### Procurement Information

The Nanolive CX-A is the only commercial imaging platform globally offering 3D label-free live cell imaging compatible with 96 well format imaging and fluorescence co-detection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2022 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,300 |

## 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 | IMAGE SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004812-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684159
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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