---
title: "NCA20696 MD Multiclamp 700B amplifier SBMS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000502974"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-07-05"
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# NCA20696 MD Multiclamp 700B amplifier SBMS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000502974

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has initiated a public procurement process for the supply of goods, specifically the NCA20696 MD Multiclamp 700B amplifier SBMS. This procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, with the contract priced at £76,792 and officially signed on 12th June 2017. The procurement aimed to address a technical necessity as per Regulation 6 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, indicating that only one supplier was eligible to fulfill the contract requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in scientific instruments and educational supplies to expand their market presence, particularly those capable of providing specialised electronic equipment. Given the exclusivity of the award to Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd, this process suggests that the contracting authority demands a high level of technical sophistication, making it essential for potential competitors to demonstrate their expertise in similar products and compliance with specific technical standards.

## Notice

MD Multiclamp 700B amplifier SBMS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

REGULATION 6 OF THE PROCUREMENT (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2016 Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists)Reg 6(1)(b)(ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288458 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,792 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288458

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288458
  NCA20696 MD Multiclamp 700B amplifier SBMS - MD Multiclamp 700B amplifier SBMS

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502974

## Provenance

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