--- title: "Laser Capture Micro dissection system" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2023-08-01" --- # Laser Capture Micro dissection system Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ec05.json) ## Summary This public procurement process is initiated by the University of Edinburgh, a large multidisciplinary institute located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Laser Capture Microdissection system" falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The University of Edinburgh is planning to launch a new centre for Four Dimensional Cellular Medicine in late 2023, enhancing its research capabilities. The procurement involves a funding of £350,000 for an automated system to investigate and characterise cell/tissue heterogeneity with single-cell resolution. The communication deadline for future notices regarding this tender is set for 27th September 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment and precision instruments to engage with the University of Edinburgh's cutting-edge research initiatives. Companies involved in developing machine learning algorithms for identifying single cells or providing systems engineering support would find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. The planned acquisition of the Laser Capture Microdissection system aims to drive advances in personalised medicine and drug discovery, creating avenues for collaboration with academic and commercial partners in the medical research field. ## Notice The IGC is a large multidisciplinary cross-college institute situated within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. IGC includes three world renowned research centres that advance knowledge and deliver basic science concept to clinical and commercial outcomes within one world leading laboratory complex. The institute, together with its partner Deaneries and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine provide a fertile and dynamic environment for medical research. In late 2023 the IGC will be launching a new centre for Four Dimensional Cellular Medicine. This includes developing research facilities to expand the capability of the IGC to investigate and spatially resolve the genome/transcriptome/proteome/metabolome of tissue, organoid and organotypic samples. The aim is to leverage advances in multi-omics technologies to drive advances in personalised medicine and drug discovery. For this we have obtained funding for an automated Laser Capture Microdissection system. This proposed instrument will enhance the capabilities of the University of Edinburgh to investigate and characterise cell/tissue heterogeneity with spatial resolution down to the single-cell (SC) level. The system needs to be capable of automatic dissection of many samples. Because of the anticipated throughput of samples the system is also required to interface with machine-learning-assisted cell identification and characterisation. The solution must be able to develop and implement machine learning algorithms that can autonomously identify and isolate single cells or morphologically similar cells with single-cell resolution and capture the selected samples into microwell plates up to and including 96 well plate or better. The instrument will be unique to both the University of Edinburgh and to the surrounding areas. Our funders have asked that the instrument be available for the wider research community to access. Because of this we anticipate the system will be heavily used to mitigate against research being impacted by instrument downtime we would require a system engineer to be available for onsite support within 48 hours of a support request and access to technical specialist support as required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The IGC is a large multidisciplinary cross-college institute situated within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. IGC includes three world renowned research centres that advance knowledge and deliver basic science concept to clinical and commercial outcomes within one world leading laboratory complex. The institute, together with its partner Deaneries and the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine provide a fertile and dynamic environment for medical research. In late 2023 the IGC will be launching a new centre for Four Dimensional Cellular Medicine. This includes developing research facilities to expand the capability of the IGC to investigate and spatially resolve the genome/transcriptome/proteome/metabolome of tissue, organoid and organotypic samples. The aim is to leverage advances in multi-omics technologies to drive advances in personalised medicine and drug discovery. For this we have obtained funding for an automated Laser Capture Microdissection system. This proposed instrument will enhance the capabilities of the University of Edinburgh to investigate and characterise cell/tissue heterogeneity with spatial resolution down to the single-cell (SC) level. The system needs to be capable of automatic dissection of many samples. Because of the anticipated throughput of samples the system is also required to interface with machine-learning-assisted cell identification and characterisation. The solution must be able to develop and implement machine learning algorithms that can autonomously identify and isolate single cells or morphologically similar cells with single-cell resolution and capture the selected samples into microwell plates up to and including 96 well plate or better. The instrument will be unique to both the University of Edinburgh and to the surrounding areas. Our funders have asked that the instrument be available for the wider research community to access. Because of this we anticipate the system will be heavily used to mitigate against research being impacted by instrument downtime we would require a system engineer to be available for onsite support within 48 hours of a support request and access to technical specialist support as required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 1 Aug 2023 at 11:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740337 - https://www.ed.ac.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=740337 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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