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title: "Confocal Microscope, CDBS, 2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620610"
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# Confocal Microscope, CDBS, 2020

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620610

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a public procurement process to acquire a Confocal Microscope for its Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, situated in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls under the category of goods and was executed via an open procedure. The tender was awarded on 24th April 2020, with a total contract value of £189,982. This procurement is part of a mini-tender utilizing Lot 2 from APUC's framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The main delivery location for the equipment is the University of Edinburgh's Medical School Biomedical Sciences in George Square, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the imaging equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy technology. Companies that offer high-quality microscopes and related services, particularly those with a focus on educational and research applications, would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, suppliers with a capacity for ongoing support and service provisions may also benefit, as extended service agreements will be part of this contract. Overall, this procurement supports innovation in educational settings and fosters potential business growth in related fields.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) proposes to purchase a Confocal Microscope. The new microscope will be a replacement for an older one which is incapable of the experiments they now wish to conduct. The microscope will be located in the same laboratory as the older version in the IMPACT imaging facility. The microscope will be used for teaching and research

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be a mini-tender, using Lot 2 from APUC's framework BA-LAB046 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. Lot 2 of this framework satisfies the equipment.

Options: Extended service will be paid for annually in advance at a fixed price of 11,253.15 GBP (fixed up until Year 5)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385881 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £189,982 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385881

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385881
  Confocal Microscope, CDBS, 2020 - The University of Edinburgh (UoE) Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) proposes to purchase a Confocal Microscope. The new microscope will be a replacement for an older one which is incapable of the experiments they now wish to conduct. The microscope will be located in the same laboratory as the older version in the IMPACT imaging facility. The microscope will be used for teaching and research

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620610

## Provenance

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