---
title: "Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719912"
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published: "2023-01-23"
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# Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719912

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a multi-dimensional confocal laser scanning microscope to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The tender, titled "Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy," was for the purchase of a microscope with spectral analysis and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the main procurement category of goods. The contract value is £607,284.24, with a signing date of 15th December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry, especially those providing advanced imaging equipment and services, to compete. Companies with expertise in supplying and servicing sophisticated microscopy systems may find this contract suitable for business growth. The University of Edinburgh, as the contracting authority, located in Edinburgh, UK, initiated this procurement process. The procurement stage has been completed, making it essential for interested businesses to explore similar future opportunities in the education sector.

## Notice

The purchase of a multi-dimension confocal laser scanning microscope for spectral analysis with integrated fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity, under the APUC Microscopy framework LAB1028 AP, Lot 4.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract for the supply, delivery and installation of a multi-dimension confocal laser scanning microscope for spectral analysis with integrated fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity made against the APUC microscopy framework; LAB1028 AP, Lot 4. 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=JAN469219 |
| 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 | £607,284 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## 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=JAN469219

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469219
  Supply of a Confocal Microscope with Integrated Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy - The purchase of a multi-dimension confocal laser scanning microscope for spectral analysis with integrated fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy capacity, under the APUC Microscopy framework LAB1028 AP, Lot 4.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719912
- 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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