--- title: "DRI Confocal Microscope" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2020-04-20" --- # DRI Confocal Microscope Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the acquisition of a DRI Confocal Microscope. This initiative falls under the education sector and has a total value of £297,498. The contract has been awarded following an open procurement method, specifically through a direct award under the APUC framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The contract was officially signed on 15 April 2020, with the award process being completed prior to this date. The delivery is set to take place at the University’s Dementia Research Institute located in Edinburgh. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech imaging and microscope technology. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities for integrated electrophysiology and high-resolution imaging, would find this procurement process particularly relevant. The competitive landscape includes large suppliers, such as Carl Zeiss Ltd, who have demonstrated their ability to meet the necessary requirements, thus highlighting a market for innovative technology providers in the imaging sector. ## Notice The objective of this project is to build a confocal microscope with integrated electrophysiology. The set up will be prepared for performing high quality live brain slice imaging in combination with electrophysiological recordings. In addition, the microscope will be used for imaging fluorescently labelled fixed tissue at high resolution. Some of the structures (very fine astrocyte processes) or live events (e.g. Ca2+ signals) are equal or smaller than 150 um in size. The ability to detect several fluorophores at the same time, at several frames per second for live imaging and with high level of resolution is essential for this system to meet the requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Direct Award through APUC framework Lab1015 AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment (Lot2). This framework has a ranking system allowing for institutions to approach suppliers directly in order of rank. Nikon are ranked #1 but could not meet mandatory requirements. Zeiss are ranked #2 and could meet mandatory requirements. Therefore Direct Award to Zeiss. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385352 | | 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 | 20 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Apr 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £297,498 | ## 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 - 20 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385352 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385352 DRI Confocal Microscope - The objective of this project is to build a confocal microscope with integrated electrophysiology. The set up will be prepared for performing high quality live brain slice imaging in combination with electrophysiological recordings. In addition, the microscope will be used for imaging fluorescently labelled fixed tissue at high resolution. Some of the structures (very fine astrocyte processes) or live events (e.g. Ca2+ signals) are equal or smaller than 150 um in size. The ability to detect several fluorophores at the same time, at several frames per second for live imaging and with high level of resolution is essential for this system to meet the requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620164. 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