---
title: "Inscopix nVista3, George Square"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555829"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-08-31"
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# Inscopix nVista3, George Square

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555829

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has conducted a public procurement process under the title "Inscopix nVista3, George Square," focusing on the industry category of goods within the realm of education. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 29 August 2018. The contractual value amounts to £150,110.92, and the delivery address for the goods is located at Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD. Interested parties should note that only one bid was submitted for this contract, indicating a unique opportunity in the procurement process.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of advanced scientific research equipment, particularly those specialising in calcium imaging technology suitable for neurology studies. Companies with expertise in providing goods for educational institutions or large-scale scientific research could find this tender particularly relevant. With the procurement awarded to Inscopix, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or similar products may still explore potential partnerships or future tenders that align with the growing needs within the academic and scientific community.

## Notice

See additional information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(i) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: 2. Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329904 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,110 |

## 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 | INSCOPIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329904

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329904
  Inscopix nVista3, George Square - See additional information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555829

## Provenance

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