---
title: "NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688283"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-03-25"
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# NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688283

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS," which involves upgrading a Leica TCS SP8 DLS Microscope system. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to the education sector, and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract was awarded on 8th March 2022 and is valued at £57,016. The procurement process was initiated under the regulations permitting contract awards without competition due to technical reasons, with the delivery taking place at the University of Edinburgh's Chancellor's Building.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology, particularly those that offer advanced imaging systems. Companies that have technological expertise in microscope upgrades or related products would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The procurement method indicates a focus on bespoke solutions, suggesting that businesses should emphasise their unique capabilities and innovations when approaching similar contracts.

## Notice

Upgrade of Leica TCS SP8 DLS S/N 81-1784 Microscope system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: 2. 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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444497 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 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 | £57,016 |

## 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

- 25 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444497

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444497
  NCA20641 Microscope upgrade CCBS - Upgrade of Leica TCS SP8 DLS S/N 81-1784 Microscope system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688283

## Provenance

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