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title: "NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663782"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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# NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663782

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure a unique multi-photon microscope, known as the NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021, which will enhance research capabilities in the field of neuroscience. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The award procedure for this tender was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract was signed on 12th August 2021 and holds a total value of £360,750. The recipient of the contract is Bruker UK Ltd.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in advanced imaging technologies, particularly in the medical and research sectors. Companies that manufacture or supply high-tech equipment similar to the awarded multi-photon microscope are well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. Additionally, businesses capable of demonstrating innovation and technical prowess in neuroscience applications may find opportunities to collaborate with research institutions, thereby contributing to significant advancements within their fields.

## Notice

This unique multi-photon microscope has the ability to simultaneously activate individual neurons while imaging a whole brain region (e.g. primary visual cortex). This technology - currently unavailable in Scotland and adopted by only a few laboratories in the world- would allow us to investigate the changes in neuronal connectivity that may underlie memory formation - as well as memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease animal models. As such, this technology will not only allow us to generate new knowledge that hold the promise to open therapeutical avenues for Alzheimer's disease that will benefit societies around the world, but it will also provide better training to early career researchers by providing access to innovative and state-of-the-art technology - in agreement with University of Edinburgh research's vision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, 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);

### Procurement Information

See additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424198 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 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 | £360,750 |

## 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424198

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424198
  NCA30964 DRI Multi-photon 2021 - This unique multi-photon microscope has the ability to simultaneously activate individual neurons while imaging a whole brain region (e.g. primary visual cortex). This technology - currently unavailable in Scotland and adopted by only a few laboratories in the world- would allow us to investigate the changes in neuronal connectivity that may underlie memory formation - as well as memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease animal models. As such, this technology will not only allow us to generate new knowledge that hold the promise to open therapeutical avenues for Alzheimer's disease that will benefit societies around the world, but it will also provide better training to early career researchers by providing access to innovative and state-of-the-art technology - in agreement with University of Edinburgh research's vision.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663782

## Provenance

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