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title: "CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755439"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755439

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a live cell analyser named CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser. The procurement method used was a limited tender with the procurement method rationale being an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Edinburgh identified the CellCyte X system as the most suitable option after market research due to its unique features such as an open incubator design, multiple experiment positions, high-resolution camera, and blue channel fluorescence. The procurement was classified under the goods category, and the award was granted to Discover Echo UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for suppliers, especially those dealing with high-tech equipment, to engage with the University of Edinburgh in providing specialised equipment for research purposes. The contract has been awarded to Discover Echo UK, indicating a potential market entry point for suppliers in the scientific equipment sector. This specific procurement process showcases how targeted equipment purchases play a vital role in supporting research capabilities within academic institutions, fostering innovation and advancement in various fields.

## Notice

Purchase of live cell analyser with high resolution camera and blue fluoresence channel analysis to facilitate the capacity requirements of research at the University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NCA for purchase of live cell analyser to meet growing capacity requirements of University of Edinburgh.

### Procurement Information

Having conducted market research, it was determined that the CellCyte X system is the only suitable option in the market to provide the critical requirements to the research facility as outlined below: - An incubator with open design for superior airflow; - Multiple positions for parallelization of experiments; - A high resolution camera; and - Blue channel fluorescence Although it is acknowledged that these features could be acquired from the purchase of multiple pieces of equipment, the CellCyte X system is the only machine that provides all essential features in one package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496701 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,547 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISCOVER ECHO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496701

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496701
  CellCyte X Live Cell Analyser - Purchase of live cell analyser with high resolution camera and blue fluoresence channel analysis to facilitate the capacity requirements of research at the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755439
- 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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