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title: "Confocal Microscope Supply and Trade-in"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518126"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-11-07"
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# Confocal Microscope Supply and Trade-in

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518126

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the supply of a confocal microscope, titled "Confocal Microscope Supply and Trade-in". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the education industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The contract was signed on 6th November 2017, with the value amounting to £154,617.91. The delivery location is specified as the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and imaging solutions, particularly those able to offer innovative or competitive pricing on microscopy products. Suppliers with experience in confocal microscopy or those capable of providing high-quality imaging solutions will be well-suited to compete. The involvement of a reputable institution like the University of Edinburgh also adds credibility and potential for long-term partnerships for successful bidders in the education sector.

## Notice

Confocal microscope purchase with trade-in option.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a confocal microscope system and potential trade in of existing equipment, in whole or part.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300367 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 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 | £154,617 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300367

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300367
  Confocal Microscope Supply and Trade-in - Confocal microscope purchase with trade-in option.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518126

## Provenance

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