---
title: "NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684159"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-02-21"
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# NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684159

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of a 4D Holotomographic imaging device, known as the Nanolive CX-A Microscope. This procurement falls under the education sector and was conducted in Edinburgh, UK. The contract, awarded to Image Solutions (UK) Limited, was finalised on 12 January 2022, with a value of £107,300. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, requiring no prior publication of a call for competition, as the Nanolive CX-A is unique in its technical capabilities, allowing for high-throughput imaging and fluorescence detection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech imaging equipment and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in microscopy or cellular imaging, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements. The limited nature of this process indicates a potential for niche suppliers to meet specific, technologically advanced needs of large institutions like the University of Edinburgh, allowing for growth in innovative markets.

## Notice

4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

### Procurement Information

The Nanolive CX-A is the only commercial imaging platform globally offering 3D label-free live cell imaging compatible with 96 well format imaging and fluorescence co-detection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441337 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,300 |

## 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 | IMAGE SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441337

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441337
  NCA21065 Nanolive CX-A Microscope - 4D Holotomographic imaging device for high throughput imaging of cellular organelles, combined with fluorescence marker detection.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684159
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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