--- title: "High Pressure Freezer" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2017-11-28" --- # High Pressure Freezer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a High Pressure Freezer, essential for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being carried out via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T) through an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 6th November 2017, with a submission deadline set for 5th December 2017. The intended delivery location is Edinburgh, Scotland, and the estimated value of the contract is £220,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in cryogenics or sample preservation technologies. Companies that can demonstrate experience in similar projects and meet the specified criteria, such as possessing relevant insurance and a minimum annual turnover, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will also have potential for future engagements, as the contract allows for ongoing maintenance and further service provision. ## Notice University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This requirement is not divided into Lots due to the nature of the purchase being a single piece of equipment. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for supply, installation, initial training and technical services for a High-Pressure Freezer for the vitrification of soft and biological materials for imaging in separate cryo-FIB-SEM system. We intend to procure this equipment in order to rapidly vitrify and preserve the internal micro-structure of large samples (to depths 200um or more). These materials will include soft materials (e.g. colloidal suspensions, emulsions, surfactants and polymers) and biological systems. After high-pressure freezing, samples will be loaded into a Quorum PP3010T Cryo-stage for freeze fracturing, sputter coating and FIB-SEM imaging, and thus the sample holders must be compatible with this system. This equipment will be part of a shared, multi-user facility, and hence ease of use and the ability to freeze and sort multiple samples is highly desired.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: The initial contract period is 12months with the option to extend for a further four years maintenance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302757 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | £220,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39711120 - Freezers - 39711124 - Industrial freezers ## Release History - 28 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302757 - 6 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300461 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300461 High Pressure Freezer - University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This requirement is not divided into Lots due to the nature of the purchase being a single piece of equipment. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302757 High Pressure Freezer - University of Edinburgh invites competitive tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer for cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation. This requirement is not divided into Lots due to the nature of the purchase being a single piece of equipment. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000517364.json.