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title: "Zeiss AxioImager Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650213"
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# Zeiss AxioImager Microscope

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650213

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for a Zeiss AxioImager Microscope, designated under the procurement category of goods. This contract was awarded to Metprep Limited and is valued at £58,500. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with key activities finalised as of 8th April 2021. The delivery of the microscope is to take place at the Heriot-Watt University Main Campus located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, which falls within the educational sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those in the scientific equipment supply industry, to leverage their expertise and capabilities in microscopy technology. Companies that can offer advanced optical equipment with unique features, such as those required by the University, will be well-positioned to compete in future bids. Given that this process attracted a small number of bids, there may be scope for more competitive offerings in subsequent tenders by engaging with higher-level technical specifications or innovative solutions.

## Notice

Zeiss AxioImager, Camera and Zen Core. Optical microscope with light options, camera and motorised stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: For the samples required, the University require a microscope with the ability to show light in numerous ways (dark field, bright field, polarised, etc). Individually these forms of microscopy have focus issues that can be overcome using a method called circular differential interference contrast. Only the Zeiss microscope has this capability. In addition the Zeiss microscope has a field of view, motorised stage and automated image stitching facilities that are needed to analyse these samples. Whilst others on the market have motorisation, none have the automated stitching facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411628 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | METPREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411628

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411628
  Zeiss AxioImager Microscope - Zeiss AxioImager, Camera and Zen Core. Optical microscope with light options, camera and motorised stage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650213

## Provenance

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