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title: "Multiphoton-confocal super-resolution hybrid microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781873"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-10-30"
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# Multiphoton-confocal super-resolution hybrid microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781873

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a multiphoton-confocal super-resolution hybrid microscope, aimed at enhancing the Zebrafish Imaging and Screening Facility at the Edinburgh BioQuarter. This initiative, under the education category, was carried out through an open procedure and led to the awarding of the contract to Nikon UK. Key milestones include the contract signing date on 24th October 2024, and the awarding was officially documented on 30th October 2024. The entire process aligns with the standards governed by public law and was conducted in the Edinburgh region, UKM75.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced imaging technologies and research equipment. Large-scale companies, particularly those specialising in scientific instruments or microscopy technologies, would find this tender particularly beneficial. The financial magnitude of the contract, valued at £980,000, indicates a considerable business opportunity. The University of Edinburgh's established reputation and the strategic investment in cutting-edge research facilities highlight the potential for long-term collaboration and future tenders in related scientific equipment and services.

## Notice

The Zebrafish Imaging Facility, located within Chancellors Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, has secured grant funding to acquire a multifunctional confocal multiphoton super-resolution microscope. This new system will significantly enhance the capability and capacity of the Zebrafish Imaging and Screening Facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Zebrafish Imaging Facility, located within Chancellors Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, has secured grant funding to acquire a multifunctional confocal multiphoton super-resolution microscope. This new system will significantly enhance the capability and capacity of the Zebrafish Imaging and Screening Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517176 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 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 | £980,000 |

## 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

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517176

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517176
  Multiphoton-confocal super-resolution hybrid microscope - The Zebrafish Imaging Facility, located within Chancellors Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, has secured grant funding to acquire a multifunctional confocal multiphoton super-resolution microscope. This new system will significantly enhance the capability and capacity of the Zebrafish Imaging and Screening Facility.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781873

## Provenance

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