---
title: "Gatan ELSA Cryoholder"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660927"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-07-21"
---

# Gatan ELSA Cryoholder

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660927

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh initiated a procurement process for the purchase of a Gatan ELSA Cryoholder aimed at enhancing their research capabilities within the education sector. This contract, valued at £58,900, was awarded on 1st July 2021 under an open procurement method. The delivery location for the item is specified as the Wellcome Centre for Cell Biology at the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, concluding with one bid received by the University.

This contract presents significant opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research equipment and technology. Companies that develop or supply scientific instruments, especially those linked to imaging technology for educational purposes, would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts. The involvement of a large supplier, Ametek (GB) Ltd T/A Gatan, indicates a competitive landscape where established firms may dominate; however, new entrants with innovative offerings could still find ways to engage with educational institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Purchase of a Gatan ELSA Cryoholder for use with a Gatan K2 Camera.

### 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421750 |
| 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 | 1 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 | £58,900 |

## 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33115000 - Tomography devices

## 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=JUL421750

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421750
  Gatan ELSA Cryoholder - Purchase of a Gatan ELSA Cryoholder for use with a Gatan K2 Camera.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660927

## Provenance

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