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title: "DA0033 CCBS 2020 Spinning Disc Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626080"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# DA0033 CCBS 2020 Spinning Disc Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626080

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of a high-throughput, high-resolution Spinning Disc Microscope, identified as tender DA0033 CCBS 2020. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the education and medical research sectors. The contract was signed on 20th July 2020, with the successful supplier, Nikon UK, awarded a contract valued at £274,043. Delivery is expected at the University’s Chancellors Building in Edinburgh, with the procurement method used being an 'open' procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the specialised equipment sector, particularly those focused on microscopy and imaging technology. Companies producing cutting-edge scientific instruments, especially those not currently on the APUC framework, would find the competitive landscape favourable. Additionally, businesses that offer innovative solutions in imaging for educational or medical research applications may thrive, as evidenced by the successful integration and satisfaction of the previous equipment from Nikon UK in the University's Grant Laboratory.

## Notice

The Grant Laboratory need a new high through-put, high-resolution microscope to image large, fixed, human specimens. The lab already houses 2 spinning disc microscope systems that are capable of this and we are planning to purchase something equivalent, but state-of-the-art, to improve imaging quality and speed up data acquisition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award from ranking: In 2020, CCBS undertook an open EU Tender for a Spinning Disc Microscope. That direction was taken as the project team wanted to give suppliers a chance to bid who are not on the APUC framework. Nikon won that tender and the team have been very happy with the equipment's capability as well as Nikon's responsiveness. Another EU open tender was discussed however since Nikon are first ranked and they succeeded on the initial tender, it was concluded that a second tender would add little value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390582 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 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 | £274,043 |

## 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390582

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390582
  DA0033 CCBS 2020 Spinning Disc Microscope - The Grant Laboratory need a new high through-put, high-resolution microscope to image large, fixed, human specimens. The lab already houses 2 spinning disc microscope systems that are capable of this and we are planning to purchase something equivalent, but state-of-the-art, to improve imaging quality and speed up data acquisition.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626080

## Provenance

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