---
title: "NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659629"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-07-05"
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# NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659629

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Leica Biosystems Bond RX fully automated research stainer, listed under the title "NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS." This procurement falls within the goods category and pertains specifically to the education sector. The procurement was conducted using an open method and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd July 2021. The total contract value stands at £129,927, and the delivery is intended for the Edinburgh area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised laboratory and research equipment, particularly those with expertise in advanced automated systems. Companies that operate within the machinery manufacturing and scientific research sectors, especially those capable of providing similar automated staining solutions, are well positioned to compete in future procurement processes. Given that Leica was the sole supplier able to meet the technical requirements, businesses offering unique innovations in this field may find opportunities for collaboration or future tenders as the University pursues further advancements in their research capabilities.

## Notice

Leica Biosystems Bond RX fully automated research stainer

### 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 (only if it 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=JUL420271 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 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 | £129,927 |

## 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

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420271

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420271
  NCA21026 Leica Bond RX, CCBS - Leica Biosystems Bond RX fully automated research stainer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659629
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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