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title: "Electron Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681722"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681722

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a state-of-the-art field emission scanning electron microscope, which is intended for use at the Roslin Institute, Easterbush Campus in Midlothian, Scotland. This procurement, initiated as an open tender, involved a mini-competition under the High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement (LAB3123-NW) and was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The award date is noted as December 15, 2021, with a total contract value of £955,000. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply high-end laboratory equipment and have the capability to deliver and install sophisticated systems are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes can facilitate business growth by establishing strategic partnerships with reputable educational institutions and enhancing visibility within the industry.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh invited competitive tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of a state-of-the-art field emission scanning electron microscope with the capability for serial block-face electron microscopy in addition to conventional SEM applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition via High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement (LAB3123-NW).

Options: Pricing information for optional extras was requested in the pricing schedule.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439491 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 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 | £955,000 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439491

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439491
  Electron Microscope - The University of Edinburgh invited competitive tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of a state-of-the-art field emission scanning electron microscope with the capability for serial block-face electron microscopy in addition to conventional SEM applications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681722

## Provenance

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