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title: "Multi-Photon Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559146"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-10-01"
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# Multi-Photon Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559146

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Multi-Photon Microscope, valued at £678,000, intended for the Dementia Research Institute. This procurement falls under the goods category and has been conducted through an open procedure using mini-competition as part of APUC's framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The award was made on 27th September 2018, and the delivery location is specified to be at the UK Dementia Research Institute, Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopy and imaging technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders or mini-competitions. The successful bid was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, highlighting the competitive nature of the process, as four bids were submitted for this contract.

## Notice

Multi-Photon Microscope for the Dementia Research Institute (DRI).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the purchase of a Multi-Photon Microscope for the Dementia Research Institute (DRI). This has been procured via a mini-competition using Lot 2 from APUC's framework LAB1015 AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332798 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 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 | £678,000 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332798

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332798
  Multi-Photon Microscope - Multi-Photon Microscope for the Dementia Research Institute (DRI).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559146

## Provenance

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