---
title: "Provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell Imaging system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602154"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-10-25"
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# Provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell Imaging system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602154

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell imaging system. This direct award falls under the goods category and is associated with the education sector. The contract was signed on 24 October 2019, with a total value of £108,940. The procurement followed an open procedure and was conducted in Glasgow, UK. The sole supplier for this contract is Essen BioScience Ltd, which has been identified as the sole provider of the specified equipment, adhering to EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single-source requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical and laboratory equipment sector, especially those specialising in live cell imaging technology. As the sole supplier has already been designated, future opportunities may arise for similar projects or additional equipment needs within educational or research institutions. Companies that offer complementary products or services, particularly in the life sciences, can leverage this contract to foster relationships with the University of Glasgow and explore further procurement prospects.

## Notice

Direct Award for the Provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell Imaging system. Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5086

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award for the Provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell Imaging system. Supplier is the sole provider of the Incucyte instrument. The equipment fits into the Tissue Culture Incubator and is capable of simultaneous acquisition of data from numerous plates of various different types. Direct award made to comply with the reformed EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single source requirements. Reference: The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 - Regulation 6 Internal Procurement Policy Exception Form completed. Internal PPE Ref 5086.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370078 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 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 | £108,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSEN BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370078

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370078
  Provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell Imaging system - Direct Award for the Provision of an IncuCyte S3 live cell Imaging system. Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5086

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602154

## Provenance

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