---
title: "NCA20839 Array tomography microscope, DRI"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000572161"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# NCA20839 Array tomography microscope, DRI

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000572161

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process to acquire a Zeiss Axio Imager.Z2 motorised upright research microscope, designated for Array Tomography, through an open tender method. This procurement is classified under the goods category and falls within the education industry sector. The delivery location for this contract is the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh. The contract, valued at £113,197.45, was formally signed on 28 January 2019, and represents the culmination of this contract's planning and award stages.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced scientific equipment and technology, particularly in the fields of microscopy and imaging solutions. Firms that manufacture or distribute similar research instruments would find themselves well-suited to compete or expand their offerings in this niche market. Additionally, suppliers of related support services or software could explore collaborations, especially considering the University of Edinburgh's commitment to promoting sharing and collaboration among research communities across the UK Dementia Research Institute.

## Notice

Zeiss Axio Imager.Z2 motorised upright research microscope with Array Tomography

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons. This 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=FEB343823 |
| 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 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,197 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343823

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343823
  NCA20839 Array tomography microscope, DRI - Zeiss Axio Imager.Z2 motorised upright research microscope with Array Tomography

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000572161

## Provenance

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