---
title: "NCA3 0654"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000474370"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH INSTITUTE FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE"
published: "2016-12-20"
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# NCA3 0654

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH INSTITUTE FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000474370

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh Institute for Genetic and Molecular Medicine, which is located at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The tender, titled "NCA3 0654," relates to the supply of the nCounter Analysis System, an advanced analytical tool in the Medical Research industry. As of 8th December 2016, this contract is active following a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a negotiated procedure due to the specific technical requirements of the product.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech medical equipment and innovative diagnostic solutions, particularly those with expertise in molecular and genetic analysis systems. Companies that can supply integrated platforms featuring automated preparation and advanced analytics would be well-suited to compete. This contract highlights a niche in the market for suppliers capable of meeting the precise specifications of cutting-edge technologies in the biomedical field.

## Notice

The nCounter Analysis System with flex is an integrated system comprised of a fully automated prep station

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NEGOTIATED PROCEDURE WITHOUT PRIOR PUBLICATION OF A CONTRACT ABOVE OJEU THRESHOLD

### Procurement Information

The NanoString nCounter Analysis System uses a novel digital technology that is based on direct multiplexed measurement of gene expression and offers high levels of sensitivity (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267889 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH INSTITUTE FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 2XU |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267889

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267889
  NCA3 0654 - The nCounter Analysis System with flex is an integrated system comprised of a fully automated prep station

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/igmm
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000474370

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