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title: "DA0236 - Elyra Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753559"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-12-18"
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# DA0236 - Elyra Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753559

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Zeiss Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM2 super resolution microscope through an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The title of the tender is DA0236 - Elyra Microscope, falling under the goods category. The procurement was carried out under the APUC Framework LAB1028, and the contract worth £719,967.85 GBP was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The procurement stage has ended, with the contract being signed on 15th December 2023. The location of the buying organisation is in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of high-resolution microscopy equipment. Businesses suited to compete are those able to provide super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes. The University Of Edinburgh specifically sought the Zeiss Elyra 7 for enhanced microscopy capabilities. As the University has a central purchasing body role, potential suppliers should consider future opportunities for similar equipment under similar frameworks. The completion of this procurement offers insight into successful bids and suppliers, helping businesses tailor their offerings for future tender opportunities within the education industry category.

## Notice

The Bioimaging & Flow Cytometry management committee has agreed to enhancing our high-resolution microscopy capability. The facility has identified the Zeiss Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM2 super resolution microscope as having the capabilities required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bioimaging & Flow Cytometry management committee has agreed to enhancing our high-resolution microscopy capability. The facility has identified the Zeiss Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM2 super resolution microscope as having the capabilities required.

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded via APUC Framework LAB1028 - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs. Lot awarded to is Lot 4 Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495112 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £719,967 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495112

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495112
  DA0236 - Elyra Microscope - The Bioimaging & Flow Cytometry management committee has agreed to enhancing our high-resolution microscopy capability. The facility has identified the Zeiss Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM2 super resolution microscope as having the capabilities required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753559
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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