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title: "Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, CDBS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000586916"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-06-10"
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# Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, CDBS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000586916

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for a Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, which falls under the education category within the goods sector. This open tender was awarded to Nikon UK, with the contract valued at £82,010.46 and signed on 10 June 2019. The delivery location for this procurement is specified as the School of Biomedical Sciences, Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD. The justification for this award was based on the absence of competition for technical reasons, as the microscope must exactly match existing equipment used in a European collaboration project, CyGenTiG.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in advanced scientific equipment and custom technology solutions. Companies specialising in high-quality, technical instruments, particularly those with experience in working with educational institutions or collaborative research projects, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for precise specifications and compatibility indicates a niche market for suppliers who can deliver tailored solutions for complex scientific endeavours.

## Notice

Ti2-E Inverted Microscope

### 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: 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=JUN356693 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 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 | £82,010 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356693

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356693
  Ti2-E Inverted Microscope, CDBS - Ti2-E Inverted Microscope

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000586916

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