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title: "TC microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769759"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-06-18"
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# TC microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769759

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for TC microscopes, a pool of seven microscopes equipped with cameras. The tender was carried out via an open procedure. The University, located in Edinburgh, UK, initiated this tender which falls under the "goods" category within the "Education" industry. The procurement stage was an award, with the contract valued at £137,969.64 GBP signed on 1st May 2024. For more details, visit the University's website: University Of Edinburgh.

This tender for TC microscopes by the University of Edinburgh presents business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of life sciences equipment and materials. Given the nature of the tender being related to academic research, businesses focusing on microscopy technology and associated services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being open allows for a fair competition environment, creating opportunities for both large and small suppliers, including those with electronic bid capabilities.

## Notice

A pool of seven TC microscopes equipped with camera These microscopes will be used daily by CTR researchers checking on their cells in culture -either cell lines or primary cells. The microscopes can image cells in Phase Contrast -ideal for unstained samples. Furthermore, these TC microscopes can also image samples expressing fluorescent proteins in the blue, green, and red parts of the spectrum. We anticipate that many researchers in CTR will welcome these microscopes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Seven TC microscopes equipped with camera.These microscopes will be used daily by CTR researchers checking on their cells in culture -either cell lines or primary cells. The microscopes can image cells in Phase Contrast -ideal for unstained samples. Furthermore, these TC microscopes can also image samples expressing fluorescent proteins in the blue, green, and red parts of the spectrum. We anticipate that many researchers in CTR will welcome these microscopes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507702 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 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 | £137,969 |

## 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507702

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507702
  TC microscopes - A pool of seven TC microscopes equipped with camera These microscopes will be used daily by CTR researchers checking on their cells in culture -either cell lines or primary cells. The microscopes can image cells in Phase Contrast -ideal for unstained samples. Furthermore, these TC microscopes can also image samples expressing fluorescent proteins in the blue, green, and red parts of the spectrum. We anticipate that many researchers in CTR will welcome these microscopes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769759
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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