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title: "High-power X-Ray Irradiator for dense 3D structures including organoids and mini brain systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03befe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-04-17"
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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-03befe

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a tender process for the purchase of a High-power X-Ray Irradiator for dense 3D structures, including organoids and mini brain systems. The tender falls under the goods category and was awarded to Xstrahl Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £65,982 GBP, was signed on 1st November 2022. The delivery location for the item is the Western General Hospital campus in Edinburgh, UK. The main procurement category is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical and precision equipment to provide their offerings. The unique requirements of the X-Ray Cabinet Irradiator for more dense 3D structures create a niche market for specialized suppliers like Xstrahl Ltd. Businesses with a focus on advanced X-ray devices and expertise in genome stability/DNA damage experiments utilising ionising radiation are well-suited to compete in this specialised procurement process led by the University of Edinburgh.

## 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

The critical benefit of the machine being purchased is the high energy system and tube power which enables better penetration and dose distribution in more dense 3D structures, including organoids and "mini brain" systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010877-2023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 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 | 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 | 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 Apr 2023 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010877-2023

## 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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