---
title: "NCA20989 Simoa HD-X Analyzer, DRI"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637481"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-11-27"
---

# NCA20989 Simoa HD-X Analyzer, DRI

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637481

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Simoa HD-X Analyzer, specifically designated for the UK DRI within the School of Biomedical Sciences in Edinburgh. The contract was awarded to Quanterix Corporation on 27th November 2020, utilising an open procedure as the procurement method. This initiative falls under the goods category and was undertaken following the specific regulations permitting the contract to be awarded without competition due to the unique technical requirements of the product.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment, particularly those engaged in innovative technologies for protein biomarker detection and analysis. Firms with expertise in precision medical instruments or those capable of collaborating with research institutions may find avenues for growth and partnership through access to the advanced analytical capabilities offered by the Simoa HD-X Analyzer. The unique position of the UK DRI in promoting research collaboration adds further appeal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Quanterix Simoa HD-X Analyzer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons. This is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement, and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400699 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 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 | £127,541 |

## 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 | QUANTERIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434580 - Immunoassay analysers

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400699

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400699
  NCA20989 Simoa HD-X Analyzer, DRI - Quanterix Simoa HD-X Analyzer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637481

## Provenance

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