---
title: "Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Ablation Laser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719904"
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published: "2023-01-23"
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# Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Ablation Laser

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719904

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd for the supply, delivery, and installation of a confocal microscope system with ablation laser. The tender, titled "Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Ablation Laser," was part of the APUC Microscopy framework LAB1028 AP, Lot 3. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract is currently active. The total contract value is £648,240.76, with the contract signed on 15th December 2022. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, initiated this tender as a buyer in the education sector.

This procurement opportunity for the supply of a confocal microscope system with ablation laser could benefit businesses, especially those in the scientific equipment and technology industry. Companies with expertise in supplying and installing complex scientific equipment, such as Carl Zeiss Ltd, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The procurement method used was an open procedure, giving equal opportunities to both local and international bidders. The deadline for this tender has passed, and the contracting process has reached the award stage, creating business growth opportunities for successful bidders in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The purchase of a confocal system with ablation laser under the APUC Microscopy framework LAB1028 AP, Lot 3.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract for the supply, delivery and installation of a confocal microscope system with ablation laser made against the APUC microscopy framework; LAB1028 AP, Lot 3. The award has followed the process for making a direct call-off under the framework.

Options: The University retains the option to extend the applicable servicing and maintenance of the microscope system at the end of the term included in the call-off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469214 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £648,240 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469214

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469214
  Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Ablation Laser - The purchase of a confocal system with ablation laser under the APUC Microscopy framework LAB1028 AP, Lot 3.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719904
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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