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title: "AVID Synthesiser, CRIC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574446"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# AVID Synthesiser, CRIC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574446

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the AVID Synthesiser, designated for use within their Molecular Physiology Department, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, and the contract, valued at approximately 198,538 USD, was signed on 6th February 2019. The process was initiated to secure state-of-the-art equipment that will facilitate the manufacturing of various PET radiotracers, with detailed specifications provided during the tender phase. The contract is currently active and marked as complete, following one submitted bid.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in imaging technology and radiopharmaceuticals. Companies that can demonstrate a strong technical capability and an understanding of the educational sector may find this contract advantageous for growth, especially those looking to establish or strengthen relationships with educational institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

We are purchasing a piece of equipment which was lent to us by Avid as part of a collaboration which has now ended. This equipment was brand new when it was installed in October 2017. We have decided to keep this 'state-of-the-art' equipment as it will allow us to manufacture a large variety of PET radiotracers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii)] 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=FEB345769 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 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 | £198,537 |

## 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 | AVID RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37315100 - Synthesisers

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345769

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345769
  AVID Synthesiser, CRIC - We are purchasing a piece of equipment which was lent to us by Avid as part of a collaboration which has now ended. This equipment was brand new when it was installed in October 2017. We have decided to keep this 'state-of-the-art' equipment as it will allow us to manufacture a large variety of PET radiotracers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574446

## Provenance

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