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title: "NCA20981 Axio Scan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635557"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-11-06"
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# NCA20981 Axio Scan

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635557

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NCA20981 Axio Scan," which involves the provision of an Axioscan imaging system, an automated fluorescent slide scanner. This procurement was categorised under goods and took place in Edinburgh, UK, with a total contract value of £164,993. The open procedure was utilised for this tendering process, which was initiated on 6 November 2020 and signed on 23 October 2020. The delivery location for the system is noted to be the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment and technology, especially those with capabilities in fluorescent imaging systems, to grow their operations. Companies that manufacture or supply similar imaging systems or related support services may find this contract particularly beneficial, given the exclusive use of Zeiss microscopes by the Advanced Imaging Resource at the University. With only one bid received, businesses can consider the potential for competitive advantage in future tenders in this niche market.

## Notice

The Axioscan imaging system is an automated fluorescent slide scanner

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Axioscan imaging system is an automated fluorescent slide scanner. It is capable of scanning up to 100 slides in up to 7 channels. The Advanced Imaging Resource currently uses Zeiss microscopes almost exclusively for fluorescent imaging. All of our in house Fluorescent scanning is carried out on Zeiss systems.. This is a 7 year rental agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399052 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 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 | £164,993 |

## 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

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399052
  NCA20981 Axio Scan - The Axioscan imaging system is an automated fluorescent slide scanner

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635557

## Provenance

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