---
title: "MT0835 Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577178"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-03-12"
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# MT0835 Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577178

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh initiated a procurement process for a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope under the award ID MT0835, within the education and medical research sectors. This open tender concluded on 11th October 2018, with a total contract value of £279,950. The buying organisation, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, had designated this contract under the jurisdiction of the UK Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, indicative of a transparent bidding process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical imaging and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in supplying high-value goods to educational institutions. Suppliers with capabilities in the manufacture or distribution of advanced microscopy technology would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders from the University of Edinburgh or similar academic entities. With the growing demand for cutting-edge research tools, businesses that can innovate and provide such equipment may find substantial avenues for growth in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Spinning disk confocal microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348045 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 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 | £279,950 |

## 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348045

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348045
  MT0835 Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope - Spinning disk confocal microscope

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577178

## Provenance

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