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title: "TC microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786859"
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# TC microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786859

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a set of TC microscopes, awarded to Nikon UK. The process, conducted under the category of education, entailed acquiring microscopes to be used by CTR researchers for examining cells in various culture conditions. The procurement utilised an open procedure for the buying of goods, specifically designed to help capture imagery in different spectrums using advanced microscopes. The contract, valued at £79,228.55, was signed on 3rd January 2025, with the delivery focused on the Edinburgh region (UKM75).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-end scientific equipment, catering specifically to research institutions and universities. Companies that specialise in precision instruments and imaging systems would find suitable avenues for growth through similar procurement opportunities. Large companies like Nikon UK, as well as those proficient in offering advanced laser-based imaging systems and components, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

A pool 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

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=JAN521046 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,228 |

## 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

- 6 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521046

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521046
  TC microscopes - A pool 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-r6ebe6-0000786859
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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