---
title: "NCA31104"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05058c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-22"
---

# NCA31104

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05058c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Hamamatsu Slide Scanners' was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (region UKM75). This procurement aimed to acquire goods relevant to the Advanced BioImaging Facility and the UK Dementia Research Institute. The effort was governed by legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024 and used a limited procurement method without prior call for competition due to technical reasons. The procurement process, now complete and awarded on 17 April 2025, was valued at £400,000. Key locations associated with this procurement include the Western General Hospital and the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences - George Square.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specializing in high-tech imaging solutions, particularly those capable of supplying scanners that meet specific technical requirements integral to ongoing research and clinical trials. Although the procurement was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited, indicating a technical monopoly for the required equipment, businesses in related technology and innovation sectors may find potential opportunities in partnership or ancillary services for similar future projects. Given the procurement’s focus on research consistency and diagnostic accuracy, businesses with robust technical capabilities in compatible areas could consider this space for strategic growth.

## Notice

Procurement exercise to combine two requirements at the University for Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement exercise to combine two requirements at the University for Advanced BioImaging Facility and UK Dementia Research Institute.

### Procurement Information

The instruments are being used in ongoing research studies and clinical trials. As such, the data research output is required to be consistent to facilitate like-for-like comparison and correct diagnoses. This is the sole supplier that can meet the technical requirement in the format required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016202-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 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 | £400,000 |

## 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 | HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016202-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794887
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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