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title: "NCA20295 Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620533"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, INSTITUTE FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE"
published: "2020-04-28"
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# NCA20295 Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, INSTITUTE FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620533

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, specifically the Institute for Genetic and Molecular Medicine, conducted a tender for the procurement of an Olympus FV300 ex demonstration confocal microscope, titled "NCA20295 Microscope". The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, is now complete and resulted in a contract award valued at £153,531. The equipment is intended for the Cancer Research Centre located at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The contract was signed on 3rd February 2020, marking the finalisation of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and research sectors, particularly those specializing in the supply of advanced imaging technology. Companies that can provide confocal microscopes or similar equipment may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence. The existing relationship the buying organisation has with a sole supplier, Olympus Keymed, implies that new contenders may need to demonstrate distinct value or innovation to compete effectively.

## Notice

Olympus FV300 ex demonstration confocal system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are replacing our existing Olympus FV1000 with a new confocal microscope for the Cancer Research Centre. We currently have an ex-demo Olympus FV3000 that we are evaluating that is being offered with a 50% discount from list price. This confocal meets many of our justifications we set out within the grant application. By purchasing an Olympus microscope we will also be able to re-use many of the objectives that were purchased for use with the FV1000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385824 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 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 | £153,531 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, INSTITUTE FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 2XR |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385824

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385824
  NCA20295 Microscope - Olympus FV300 ex demonstration confocal system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620533
- https://www.ed.ac.uk/igmm

## Provenance

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