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title: "Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000525190"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000525190

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson." This contract falls within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure for the acquisition of goods, encompassing two requirements: a light sheet microscope and a slide-scanning microscope. Key dates include the contract signing on 14th December 2017 for the light sheet microscope and 7th December 2017 for the slide scanner, with the tender awarded as part of APUC's framework BA-LAB046.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technology and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality microscopes or similar scientific instruments would find this an ideal competitive space. The award of the tender to Lavision Biotec GmbH for the light sheet microscope and Carl Zeiss Ltd for the slide scanner highlights the potential for suppliers within the scientific and educational sectors to engage with prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh, fostering future business growth.

## Notice

Lotted mini-tender, referred to as Requirement #1 and Requirement #2. 1. Requirement #1 - light sheet microscope suitable for fluorescence imaging of whole mouse brains, and large sections of rat brains, at cellular resolution. 2. Requirement #2 - slide-scanning microscope suitable for semi-automated fluorescence imaging of multiple sections of rodent brain at cellular resolution.

### Lot Information

MT0763, Light Sheet Microscope

Lotted mini-tender, using Lot 2 from APUC's framework BA-LAB046 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. Lot 2 of this framework satisfied the equipment needed for both a Light Sheet Microscope (Requirement #1) and Slide Scanner Microscope (Requirement #2). The same suppliers were invited for both Requirements (Mini-tender lots). The decision to combine Requirement #1 and Requirement #2 was to try and prevent duplicated workload in running two very similar procedures.

MT0763, Slide Scanner

Lotted mini-tender, using Lot 2 from APUC's framework BA-LAB046 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. Lot 2 of this framework satisfied the equipment needed for both a Light Sheet Microscope (Requirement #1) and Slide Scanner Microscope (Requirement #2). The same suppliers were invited for both Requirements (Mini-tender lots). The decision to combine Requirement #1 and Requirement #2 was to try and prevent duplicated workload in running two very similar procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305922 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 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 | £275,023 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS; LAVISION BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305922

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305922
  Light Sheet Microscope & Slide Scanner, Hugh Robson - Lotted mini-tender, referred to as Requirement #1 and Requirement #2. 1. Requirement #1 - light sheet microscope suitable for fluorescence imaging of whole mouse brains, and large sections of rat brains, at cellular resolution. 2. Requirement #2 - slide-scanning microscope suitable for semi-automated fluorescence imaging of multiple sections of rodent brain at cellular resolution.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525190

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