---
title: "Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UOE"
published: "2023-12-19"
---

# Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM)

Buyer: UOE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636.json)

## Summary

The University of Edinburgh (UOE) has awarded a contract for a Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM). The procurement process was conducted through a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls under the category of goods and the total contract value is £2,685,193. The Cryo-Electron Microscope is to be used for examining biological materials in a frozen-hydrated state. The awarded supplier is Thermo Fisher Scientific FEI UK Ltd. The contract was signed on 18th December 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.

This contract for a Cryo-Electron Microscope presents a business opportunity for companies involved in providing imaging and microscopy equipment, particularly those who have experience with transmission electron microscopes. Businesses with expertise in delivering specialized scientific equipment to the education sector may find this tender well-suited for their competencies. The direct award was made from a specific government framework, highlighting the relevance of having access to such frameworks for securing lucrative contracts in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

200 kV transmission electron microscope suitable for examining biological materials in a frozen-hydrated state (CryoEM).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award from Framework HVLE LAB3162 NW APUC/NWUPC Lot 2- X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments

### Procurement Information

Product available through Government Framework and product specific witihn Framework to Supplier selected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495200 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £2,685,193 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UOE |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495200

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495200
  Cryo-Electron Microscope (Cryo-EM) - 200 kV transmission electron microscope suitable for examining biological materials in a frozen-hydrated state (CryoEM).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000753636.json.