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title: "Sercon Cryoflex System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Sercon Cryoflex System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795597

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a Sercon Cryoflex System as part of a research project at the Roslin Institute. The project involves developing a novel end-to-end spectrometer device. This contract, valued at GBP 74,351.71, was signed on 28th March 2025, and the procurement process has reached the award stage. The procurement method was an open procedure, targeting the education sector, with the delivery location specified as University of Edinburgh in the UK region of UKM75.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in spectrometry and related scientific equipment. Companies that provide advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with experience in sample handling systems, would be well-suited to compete in this market. The procurement process for sophisticated research equipment such as this can bolster business growth by establishing credibility and fostering long-term relationships with prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

The customer, who works at the Roslin institute, is working on developing a new novel end to end spectrometer device. (Spectrometry is the science of measurement conducted using light and other forms of radiation on matter). The spectrometer will be an assembly of three units; a laser to vaporise a sample, a sample-handling system to capture and freeze the vapour/aerosol, and a new type of spectrometer called a Capilliary Absorption Spectrometer to conduct analysis. The three units must be able to interface with eachother via control software to synchronise sample management and analysis. This purchase is for the middle component - a sample handling machine which captures, freezes and manages the samples and passes them to the Spectrometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The customer, who works at the Roslin institute, is working on developing a new novel end to end spectrometer device. (Spectrometry is the science of measurement conducted using light and other forms of radiation on matter). The spectrometer will be an assembly of three units; a laser to vaporise a sample, a sample-handling system to capture and freeze the vapour/aerosol, and a new type of spectrometer called a Capilliary Absorption Spectrometer to conduct analysis. The three units must be able to interface with eachother via control software to synchronise sample management and analysis. This purchase is for the middle component - a sample handling machine which captures, freezes and manages the samples and passes them to the Spectrometer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527743 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | £74,351 |

## 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 | SERCON |

## 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=APR527743

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527743
  Sercon Cryoflex System - The customer, who works at the Roslin institute, is working on developing a new novel end to end spectrometer device. (Spectrometry is the science of measurement conducted using light and other forms of radiation on matter). The spectrometer will be an assembly of three units; a laser to vaporise a sample, a sample-handling system to capture and freeze the vapour/aerosol, and a new type of spectrometer called a Capilliary Absorption Spectrometer to conduct analysis. The three units must be able to interface with eachother via control software to synchronise sample management and analysis. This purchase is for the middle component - a sample handling machine which captures, freezes and manages the samples and passes them to the Spectrometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795597

## Provenance

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