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title: "Purchase of three Chromatography Systems"
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# Purchase of three Chromatography Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582a8

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## Summary

The procurement process, carried out by the University Of Edinburgh, involved the purchase of three Chromatography Systems with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This process falls under the category of goods and took place in the UK, specifically in the Edinburgh region (UKM75). The awarded contract was part of a limited procurement method, meaning it was done without a prior call for competition due to the specialised nature of the equipment needed. The contract was awarded to Cytiva on 30th July 2025, with the procurement now completed. This tender was underpinned by specific technical requirements that necessitated the selection of a particular economic operator because of the absence of competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering highly specialised and technically unique systems. Companies that produce or supply chromatography systems, or comparable scientific equipment, would have strong potential for future similar opportunities by demonstrating technical prowess and the ability to meet specialised academic and research needs. Collaboration with academic institutions like the University Of Edinburgh can facilitate business growth by fostering relationships with leading research bodies and potentially leading to repeat or future contracts in the scientific equipment sector.

## Notice

Purchase of three Chromatography Systems

### Procurement Information

The AKTA Pure Micro for the JP lab will be used mainly for the preparation of cryoEM samples, the AKTA Pure Micro and its corresponding accessories are specifically designed for such a purpose and is routinely used for preparation of cryoEM samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046600-2025 |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 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 | £220,941 |

## 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 | CYTIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046600-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806595
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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