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title: "Dual Channel ICS-6000 System & Two Vanquish Core HPLC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ffdd"
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# Dual Channel ICS-6000 System & Two Vanquish Core HPLC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ffdd

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Dual Channel ICS-6000 System and two Vanquish Core HPLC units. The procurement was aimed at enhancing research output and clinical use, particularly at the Edinburgh Imaging facility located at The Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh BioQuarter. The tender, categorised under the industry category of "Chromatographs" (CPV: 38432200), was finalised on 26th March 2025, through a limited procurement method due to the technical requirements that only Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited could fulfil. This procurement, governed by the legal basis 32014L0024 and covered by GPA, was awarded without prior call for competition because the supply could only be provided by a specific supplier due to the need for integration with existing validated equipment and procedures.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced scientific and clinical equipment, particularly those with the capability to provide highly specialised and technically compatible instruments. Companies that focus on high-quality scientific research tools and solutions, and can offer reliable integration with existing infrastructure, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can establish strong relationships within the public research sector and potentially secure long-term contracts that support sustained business growth.

## Notice

The purchase comprises a Dual Channel ICS-6000 System & Two Vanquish Core HPLC to enhance ongoing research output and for clinical use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase comprises a Dual Channel ICS-6000 System & Two Vanquish Core HPLC to enhance ongoing research output and for clinical use.

### Procurement Information

Edinburgh Imaging requires to purchase 2 x Thermo instruments to replace obsolete equipment. The new instruments are required to integrate with existing equipment, processes and procedures and to mitigate against downtime, loss of essential clinical research production and service. EI is a government-regulated facility that requires to purchase the instruments to integrate with existing equipment and processes that have been validated. As such, only one supplier can meet the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014036-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## 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 | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014036-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794884
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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