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title: "NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643581"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643581

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking suppliers for its recent procurement titled "NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector," which pertains to the procurement of an upgraded camera for its cryo-electron microscopy facility. This tender falls under the goods industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, and the tender has successfully completed its process, culminating in a contract signed on 15 December 2020. The procurement was undertaken with a total contract value of £340,005.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in cutting-edge imaging technology and scientific equipment, particularly those manufacturers or suppliers specialising in cryo-electron microscopy or similar optical devices. Given that only one bid was received, those companies that are adept in producing advanced scientific instruments may find this an advantageous arena to explore future collaborations or innovations. As the University continues to develop its facilities, there may be ongoing requirements that like-minded suppliers could fulfil to grow their business.

## Notice

An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has a TF20 cryo-electron microscope (cryo-EM) with a CMOS-type camera for recording micrographs. The current camera is approaching the end of its service life. Since its installation, a revolution in camera technologies has occurred in the form of direct electron detectors. Installing a direct electron detector on our microscope will allow us to observe unprecedented detail in biological samples

### Procurement Information

An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility. The Gatan K2 summit direct electron detector is a totally revolutionary piece of equipment with superior sensitivity and speed, facilitating the highest resolution imaging

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406121 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £340,005 |

## 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 | AMETEK (GB) LTD T/A GATAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406121

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406121
  NCA30942 - Direct Electron Detector - An upgraded camera for the cryo-electron microscopy facility

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643581

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