---
title: "Procurement of Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Stand"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644362"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-05-10"
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# Procurement of Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Stand

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644362

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a new Digital Microscope with a Flexible Arm Stand. This tender, valued at £60,000, was conducted under an open procurement method, allowing suppliers to submit bids. The procurement process began with the tender announcement on 15 February 2021, with the submission deadline set for 1 March 2021. The contract for this procurement was awarded to Keyence following the bidding phase.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, particularly those offering high-resolution imaging solutions. Suppliers with capabilities in microscopy and related fields would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in tenders such as this can contribute to business growth by expanding the client base within the public sector, especially organisations focused on cultural and educational objectives like the National Museums Scotland.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to procure the supply and install of a new digital microscope with flexible arm stand for use at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland is seeking to purchase a new digital microscope to study the collections. Imaging is a key element of any conservation and research undertaken on the museum's collections. The requirement is for a high-resolution digital microscope set-up with a range of lenses, automated Z-stacking, 3D profiling, and option to be mounted on a long-reach flexible arm to allow in-situ investigation of artefacts.. See attached Invitation to Tender for full specification and tender return details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414100 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH5 1JA |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414100
- 15 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406778

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406778&idx=1
  15th February 2021 - ITT - Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406778&idx=2
  15th February 2021 - Schedule One_ Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB406778&idx=3
  15th February 2021 - Schedule Two_ Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406778
  Procurement of Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Stand - The purpose of this tender is to procure the supply and install of a new digital microscope with flexible arm stand for use at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414100
  Procurement of Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Stand - The purpose of this tender is to procure the supply and install of a new digital microscope with flexible arm stand for use at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644362

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