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title: "Brightfield Microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699491"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# Brightfield Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699491

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of two Brightfield Microscopes, specifically designed with upright and inverted capability and advanced imaging features. This contract falls under the goods category and has an awarded value of £91,611.12. The procurement contract was signed on 28 June 2022, with delivery set for the University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open tender process, and it is classified under the CPV code 38510000.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those providing advanced optical and imaging technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational or research-focused goods would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can facilitate growth through increased visibility and credibility in the market, especially for companies that can innovate and offer high-quality solutions tailored to educational institutions.

## Notice

Upright and Inverted Capability Brightfield Microscopes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 2 No. REVOLVE R4 upright and inverted capability Brightfield Microscopes with LED illumination, motorized LED fluorescence, 5 MP CMOS Monochrome Camera (Fluorescence) and 12 MP Color Camera (Brightfield).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453235 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 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 | £91,611 |

## 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 | DISCOVER ECHO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453235

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453235
  Brightfield Microscopes - Upright and Inverted Capability Brightfield Microscopes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699491
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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