---
title: "Laser & Spinning Disc Confocal Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505638"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-07-25"
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# Laser & Spinning Disc Confocal Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505638

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh, which has recently awarded a contract for the "Laser & Spinning Disc Confocal Upgrade" project. This initiative falls under the goods category within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and it has reached the award stage as of 24th July 2017, with a contract value of £59,865. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, reflecting the non-competitive nature due to the unique specifications required for the upgrades and associated installations.

This opportunity could significantly benefit companies specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those focused on optical systems and imaging technologies. Given the specific nature of the product, businesses that can provide compatible parts, delivery, and installation services similar to those offered by the original manufacturer would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this kind. Such contracts highlight the importance of innovation and build potential partnerships for companies in the advanced manufacturing and educational technology sectors.

## Notice

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Where the supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier for any of the following reasons: 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)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Axiocam 506 mono camera, emission filter wheel and 405nm laser upgrades for Carl Zeiss Axio Observer spinning disk microscope. Upgrade of Carl Zeiss LSM880 confocal microscope from 543nm to 561nm laser. All upgrade costs include associated parts, delivery, installation and training. This was procured through a non-competitive agreement. The upgrades could only be bought from the original manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290439 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 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 | £59,865 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290439

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290439
  Laser & Spinning Disc Confocal Upgrade - Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Where the supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular supplier for any of the following reasons: 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)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505638

## Provenance

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