---
title: "MT0713 widefield microscope system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000506953"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-08-03"
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# MT0713 widefield microscope system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000506953

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a public procurement process to acquire a widefield microscope system under the procurement method of an open procedure. This tender, which falls within the education industry category, was aimed at enhancing laboratory capabilities and was initiated through the APUC framework BA-LAB046 for microscopes and imaging equipment. The procurement was finalised with a contract value of £149,044.96, and the contract was signed on 9 March 2017. The associated delivery address for the items is located in Edinburgh, UK, with the procurement documentation available for review.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and laboratory equipment sector, particularly for those offering advanced research and imaging solutions. Companies that specialise in high-quality educational and research tools, especially those related to microscopy and sequencing technologies, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. The successful supplier for this contract, Nikon UK Limited, reflects the market demand for reputable brands capable of delivering sophisticated equipment that meets the needs of leading educational institutions.

## Notice

Purchase of widefield microscope system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of equipment for next-generation sequencing. The equipment will allow the lab to perform small scale and exploratory/pilot projects where up to 25 million sequencing reads can be obtained in our lab within 24 hours to assess the sample quality and glean useful preliminary information. Once this initial assessment of samples has been performed, these same samples or only those samples with desired quality and/or characteristics can be immediately sent to Edinburgh Genomics for deeper sequencing (ie up to 120 million reads each) but with a turnaround time of 3-4 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291467 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 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 | £149,044 |

## 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291467

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291467
  MT0713 widefield microscope system - Purchase of widefield microscope system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000506953

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