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title: "NCA21055 Stereo Imager IGC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000675615"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-12-01"
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# NCA21055 Stereo Imager IGC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000675615

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking to acquire stereomicroscopes for use in its advanced Imaging Facility under the title "NCA21055 Stereo Imager IGC." This project falls within the goods category of the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was a limited tender, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £124,694, was signed on 18 November 2021, and the procurement process is now complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technology and equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply stereomicroscopes. Companies looking to compete should ideally possess technical expertise and experience in providing high-quality imaging solutions, as the award criteria emphasised both quality and price. The successful supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, indicates an entry point for other firms in the sector to explore similar contracts with educational institutions and public buyers seeking advanced technological solutions.

## Notice

Stereomicroscopes for use in the advanced Imaging Facility

### Procurement Information

Reg 6(4)(b) For the purchase of additional goods, where the University would have

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434484 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 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 | £124,694 |

## 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

- 1 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434484

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434484
  NCA21055 Stereo Imager IGC - Stereomicroscopes for use in the advanced Imaging Facility

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675615

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