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title: "Upgrade of SP8 Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656538"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-07-21"
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# Upgrade of SP8 Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656538

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a tender process for the upgrade of a Leica SP8 confocal microscope, conducted under the open procurement method. Located in Edinburgh, this project falls under the education category and was initiated on 21st July 2021. The contracting authority, led by Tony Newjem, Category Head - Procurement, awarded the contract on 14th June 2021 to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, valued at £91,600. This upgrade project delivers critical imaging equipment to the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine in Edinburgh Bioquarter.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in medical imaging and lab equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced microscope technology. Businesses focusing on high-quality imaging systems or related services, as well as those looking to leverage framework contracts in the public sector, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. The straightforward bid statistics indicate that there was only one bid submitted, suggesting potential for new entrants to compete in future tenders within similar categories.

## Notice

Upgrade of Leica SP8 confocal to Lightning.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via LAB1015-AP - Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment; Lot 10.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421748 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 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 | £91,600 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421748

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421748
  Upgrade of SP8 Confocal Microscope - Upgrade of Leica SP8 confocal to Lightning.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656538

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