--- title: "Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2025-04-07" --- # Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System. This tender falls under the education industry category and is associated with the Edinburgh location, specifically within the UKM75 region. The procurement method used was "limited," meaning the contract was awarded without a prior call for competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was signed with Scienion Ltd on 14th March 2025. The total contract value is £199,476.70 GBP. This tender, required by the Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3), aims to support high-accuracy single-cell isolation and precision nanolitre reagent dispensing to facilitate single-cell proteomics workflows. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced biotechnological equipment, particularly those offering innovative and high-precision instrumentation solutions. Companies involved in the development and supply of automated sample preparation systems for proteomics experiments would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Through participation in such tenders, businesses can gain exposure to leading research institutions like the University of Edinburgh and strengthen their presence in the specialized niche of single-cell analytics, ultimately contributing to their growth and expansion in the scientific equipment market. ## Notice Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System ### Lot Information Lot 1 Requirement for a platform for high-accuracy single-cell isolation and precision nanolitre reagent dispensing to allow miniaturisation and automated sample preparation for single-cell proteomics (SCP) workflows. ### Procurement Information The Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3) brings together researchers from a range of backgrounds to tackle fundamental questions in biology and to develop biology-based solutions to real-world problems. Our research approaches encompass the structural and functional analysis of individual macromolecules, quantitative modelling of cellular pathways and processes, and the manipulation of biological systems for practical applications. The EdinOmics facility in IQB3 requires a platform for high-accuracy single-cell isolation and precision nanolitre reagent dispensing to allow miniaturisation and automated sample preparation for single-cell proteomics (SCP) workflows. The platform is expected to be compatible with a wide range of cell sizes, supporting high-throughput precise, efficient and reliable isolation of diverse cell types. Additionally, the instrument should be able to perform protein digestion and sample preparation for label-free and multiplexed quantitative proteomics experiments. The justification for this NCA is that market testing has been conducted and identified the supplier as the only one to be able to fulfil the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527671 | | 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 | 7 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 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 | £199,476 | ## 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 | SCIENION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527671 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527671 Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System - Single Cell Isolation and Dispensing System ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795514 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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