--- title: "EC0830 Spinning Disc Microscope (CCBS, Chancellors)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2018-12-14" --- # EC0830 Spinning Disc Microscope (CCBS, Chancellors) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is conducting an open tender to procure a Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope System, aimed at enhancing research capabilities at the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. The procurement process is currently active, with a bid submission deadline set for 15th February 2019. The project is categorised within the education industry and will be based in Edinburgh, UK. Interested parties can participate in the tender process electronically, with detailed submission guidelines available through the designated platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-resolution imaging technology. Businesses capable of providing advanced microscope systems and associated technical services are encouraged to apply. Eligible bidders should demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £750,000 over the past three years and must meet specified insurance requirements. This procurement could lead to a long-term partnership, given the potential for extended support and maintenance contracts in the subsequent years. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh is looking to procure a Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope System to be housed on the ground floor of the Chancellor's Building. The main purpose of this system is for high through-put 3D high resolution imaging of large, fixed specimens and for high-speed 4D imaging of live specimens. The system will be available to a number of researchers and groups, and as such should be ready-to-use and easy to set up prior to imaging. We aim to apply the spinning disc confocal microscope for rapid, high-resolution imaging of synapses (average size 0.2-0.5 um), known to be altered in neurodevelopmental disorders. Our primary goal is systematically imaging synaptic proteins across the entire rodent brain, with ideal laterally and axially high resolution at subcellular level (via high magnification/high NA lens combined with potential post-objective magnification). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Tender for the supply, installation and technical services of a Spinning Disc Microscope for Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS). Options: Costed Options as detailed in ITT and Price Schedule. Renewal: Suppliers will be asked to cost for extended warranty/service/maintenance for years 2-5. Should the budget be available, these options may be taken at the time of purchase. Should the budget become available at a later point to extend the service contract, the tender will allow for this. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340067 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 14 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340067 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340067 EC0830 Spinning Disc Microscope (CCBS, Chancellors) - The University of Edinburgh is looking to procure a Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope System to be housed on the ground floor of the Chancellor's Building. The main purpose of this system is for high through-put 3D high resolution imaging of large, fixed specimens and for high-speed 4D imaging of live specimens. The system will be available to a number of researchers and groups, and as such should be ready-to-use and easy to set up prior to imaging. We aim to apply the spinning disc confocal microscope for rapid, high-resolution imaging of synapses (average size 0.2-0.5 um), known to be altered in neurodevelopmental disorders. Our primary goal is systematically imaging synaptic proteins across the entire rodent brain, with ideal laterally and axially high resolution at subcellular level (via high magnification/high NA lens combined with potential post-objective magnification). ## Notice URLs - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000565684. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565684.json.