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title: "Purchase of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728036"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-04-03"
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# Purchase of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728036

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner has been completed by Heriot-Watt University located in Riccarton, UK. The tender, with the title "Purchase of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner," was conducted using a limited procurement method. The purpose of the contract is specifically to acquire goods for research purposes. The award value was £150,595.2, and the contract was signed on 3rd April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers of specialist laboratory equipment, particularly in the healthcare or research sector, to engage in business with Heriot-Watt University. Given the unique technical requirements of the equipment being procured, businesses with expertise in high-resolution digital detectors, X-ray generators, and related imaging technologies would be well-suited to compete. The contract aims to support research activities at the University, highlighting the potential for long-term partnerships in the area of scientific equipment supply.

## Notice

Purchase of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist laboratory research Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scanner and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scanner (supplied by Vector Scientific Limited) includes a high resolution multi element ceramic digital detector array, high frequency X-ray generator, indexing scan table, motorised table and rotating C-arm, dynamic internal reference system for continous calibration, computer console, QDR Anthromorphic spine phantom, Apex productivity tools and small animal research package. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

### Procurement Information

This is a specialist laboratory research Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scanner and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scanner (supplied by Vector Scientific Limited) includes a high resolution multi element ceramic digital detector array, high frequency X-ray generator, indexing scan table, motorised table and rotating C-arm, dynamic internal reference system for continous calibration, computer console, QDR Anthromorphic spine phantom, Apex productivity tools and small animal research package. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475314 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,595 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AS |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERTECSCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475314

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475314
  Purchase of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner - Purchase of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scanner

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728036

## Provenance

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