---
title: "N-Storm Confocal super resolution system upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000510500"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-09-04"
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# N-Storm Confocal super resolution system upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000510500

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting an open procurement process for the upgrade of the N-Storm Confocal super resolution system, located at the IGMM Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the goods category and was formally awarded on 31st August 2017, with a total contract value of £155,000. The procurement process is complete, and the buyer is keen to enhance their research capability through this upgrade, which involves separating high-use components to optimise their ongoing research efforts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical research equipment, particularly those with capabilities in advanced imaging systems. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for laboratory upgrades or have expertise in complex imaging techniques would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers who demonstrate the ability to meet stringent research requirements and who can deliver high-specification systems may find substantial growth potential in this contract, as the University of Edinburgh continues to invest in enhancing its research infrastructure.

## Notice

Here we intend to upgrade the laser bed on the N-STORM component as per their recommendation. We also will separate the A1-Confocal from the N-STORM system as it is possible to split the two up. This will give us two high specification systems. Our current system is very heavily used so we are upgrading the system in this way to obtain best research value from it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294340 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 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 | £155,000 |

## 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294340
  N-Storm Confocal super resolution system upgrade - Here we intend to upgrade the laser bed on the N-STORM component as per their recommendation. We also will separate the A1-Confocal from the N-STORM system as it is possible to split the two up. This will give us two high specification systems. Our current system is very heavily used so we are upgrading the system in this way to obtain best research value from it.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000510500

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