---
title: "MT0979 High Throughput Confocal Microscope System (IGC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680271"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# MT0979 High Throughput Confocal Microscope System (IGC)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680271

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, and technical services associated with a high throughput confocal microscope system for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, located at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. This open procedure was classified under the goods category and involves a contract valued at £398,999.72, which was signed on December 9, 2021. The process attracted a total of four bids, with the awarding of the contract to Olympus KeyMed. The procurement is categorised under the industry of education and is linked to significant health research efforts.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in imaging technology, laboratory equipment, and technical service provision. Companies that offer advanced microscopy solutions or have experience in delivering complex installations in healthcare settings would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. The collaboration with a prestigious institution such as the University of Edinburgh can lead to further partnerships and expansion into the educational and health sectors.

## Notice

supply, installation and technical services in relation to a Conditional imaging system capable of confocal microscopy and high throughput image analysis for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) located at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

supply, installation and technical services in relation to a Conditional imaging system capable of confocal microscopy and high throughput image analysis for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) located at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438218 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 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 | £398,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438218

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438218
  MT0979 High Throughput Confocal Microscope System (IGC) - supply, installation and technical services in relation to a Conditional imaging system capable of confocal microscopy and high throughput image analysis for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) located at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680271

## Provenance

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