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title: "High-power X-Ray Irradiator for dense 3D structures including organoids and mini brain systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03982e"
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# High-power X-Ray Irradiator for dense 3D structures including organoids and mini brain systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03982e

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the provision of a High-power X-Ray Irradiator for dense 3D structures including organoids and mini brain systems. The procurement process concluded with a limited procurement method, negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The University required this equipment due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseeable events, with an emphasis on conducting genome stability/DNA damage experiments. The contract was awarded to Xstrahl Ltd, with a total value of £65,982, signed on 1st November 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies specialising in X-ray devices and related technologies could engage in similar procurement processes. The project location is the Western General Hospital campus in UKM75, offering a specific business niche for providers of high-tech medical equipment. The successful completion of this tender can enhance research capabilities in the field of cancer studies and genetic experiments, aligning with the University's status as a major cancer research centre.

## Notice

High-power X-Ray Cabinet Irradiator for use in more dense 3D structures, including organoids and "mini brain" systems

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of an X-Ray Cabinet irradiator to carry out genome stability/DNA damage experiments utilizing ionising radiation.

### Procurement Information

There is a time limitation added to the procurement due to the terms of funding given that currently means we are unable to complete a competitive process as if we were to undertake a competitive process we the funding would be forfeit The University's Institute of Genetics and Cancer as a major cancer research centre requires the ability to carry out genome stability/DNA damage experiments utilising ionising radiation. The critical benefit of the proposed machine is the higher energy system (160V) and tube power (1000W) which enables better penetration and dose distribution in more dense 3D structures, including organoids and "mini brain" systems. These complex structures representing human tissue, contain a much more accurate cell environment than mono layers of cells and examining their response to damage will be very beneficial to science in the Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001417-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 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 | £65,982 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | XSTRAHL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001417-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719239
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://xstrahl.com/

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