---
title: "Super-resolution microscopy system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000704171"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-08-22"
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# Super-resolution microscopy system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000704171

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a super-resolution microscopy system to Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd. The procurement process was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender title was "Super-resolution microscopy system" for a 2D and 3D single-molecule localization microscopy system lease with an option to purchase. The contract value is £229,223.00 GBP, and it was signed on 1st July 2022. The University's address is Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH1 1HT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of advanced microscopy systems with unique technical parameters suitable for medical research applications. Businesses providing innovative solutions in the goods category for research purposes will find this tender attractive. The procurement stage was completed, and the University of Edinburgh is the buying organisation seeking highly specialised equipment. Interested parties can visit the University's procurement website for more information and potential future opportunities.

## Notice

2D and 3D single-molecule localization microscopy system lease with option to purchase.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lease with purchase option of a super-resolution microscopy system with PALM and dSTORM, single molecule FRET, astigmatism for 3D measurements & TIRF, Epifluorescence, HILO illumination.

Options: Outright purchase option.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent as the technical parameters and operating features of the proposed system make it unique amongst super-resolution, single-molecule microscopes, and will enable our research into sub-cellular responses and behaviour in health and disease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456920 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £229,223 |

## 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 | OXFORD NANOIMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456920

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456920
  Super-resolution microscopy system - 2D and 3D single-molecule localization microscopy system lease with option to purchase.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
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