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title: "LIT0741 - 2-Photon Imaging System - Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788264"
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# LIT0741 - 2-Photon Imaging System - Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788264

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the supply, installation, and technical support of a bespoke 2-photon imaging microscope to be used in in vivo systems neuroscience for its Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences. This procurement falls under the education category and was conducted using an open procedure. The process commenced with the tender stage on 20th January 2025, and the contract was signed with the successful bidder, Independent NeuroScience Services, on 4th March 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 190,000, aims to enhance the University's research capabilities by providing advanced imaging systems. All activities will take place in Edinburgh, specifically at the University's Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences.

This opportunity is highly beneficial for companies specialising in scientific and medical equipment, particularly those who can offer tailored solutions and ongoing technical support. Businesses that have a strong foothold in neuroscience and medical research equipment stand to gain significantly from this tender win. The contract's technical and commercial evaluation process ensures that suppliers can demonstrate robust technical competency and competitive pricing. The procurement conditions, including stringent quality standards and financial stability requirements, are ideal for large-scale suppliers with comprehensive quality management and health and safety certifications.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh invites tenders for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a bespoke 2-photon imaging microscope for use in in vivo systems neuroscience for the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PCS-T. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. Bidders should note that these are mandatory pass/fail requirements and that failure to provide adequate evidence on request of how these requirements shall be met will result in automatic exclusion from the Tendering process. Each Bidder passing the Minimum Standards will then be subject to a technical and commercial evaluation. A 50% technical threshold will apply - bids will be required to achieve a minimum total overall technical score of 35% or more out of the maximum of 70%. A Bidder who fails to achieve the technical threshold will be excluded from the commercial tender evaluation and shall take no further part in the tender evaluation process. Commercial scores shall be allocated on a comparative basis with the lowest overall price receiving full marks and others a percentage of that mark according to the difference between their bid and the lowest offer. Where we consider any of the total price(s) you have submitted to be abnormally low we will ask you to explain the price(s) you have submitted (as required in regulation 69 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The quality and commercial score will be combined to give each Bidder, who has passed the technical threshold, an overall total score. The supplier with the highest total score will be deemed to have provided the most economical advantageous tender (MEAT).. The tendered value was above the anticipated value and threshold. Market engagement informed the value being below threshold, however in hindsight, this was above the threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527982 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## 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 | INDEPENDANT NEUROSCIENCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527982
- 20 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522120

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522120
  LIT0741 - 2-Photon Imaging System - Microscope - The University of Edinburgh invites tenders for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a bespoke 2-photon imaging microscope for use in in vivo systems neuroscience for the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527982
  LIT0741 - 2-Photon Imaging System - Microscope - The University of Edinburgh invites tenders for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a bespoke 2-photon imaging microscope for use in in vivo systems neuroscience for the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788264
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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