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title: "Revvity Opera Phenix microscope upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796215"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# Revvity Opera Phenix microscope upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796215

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for upgrading an advanced imaging microscope, specifically the Revvity Opera Phenix microscope, as part of its operational efficiencies initiative. This project falls under the education category and was located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted using a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded to Revvity (UK) Ltd. on 6th March 2025. The key rationale for this procurement method was to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and maintaining operational consistency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-specification imaging and microscopy equipment, particularly those supplying compatible and specialised components. Companies with expertise in advanced technology integration within educational and research institutions stand to benefit greatly. The project aligns well with businesses that provide tailored solutions to enhance existing systems, ensuring seamless operational performance and technical reliability.

## Notice

The University has a requirement to upgrade an existing Revvity (formerly Perkin-Elmer) brand advanced imaging microscope with additional cameras to achieve operational efficiencies via reduced cycle time. The cameras must work with the existing Revvity platform and provide results which are calibrated and comparable with the other Revvity cameras embedded in the original product. We deem that this is an extension of the original supplies and procuring alternatives may result in a change of supplier and receipt of supplies which could be incompatible or demonstrate disproportionate technical difficulty to utilise. As such we award via the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition as follows.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement to upgrade an existing Revvity (formerly Perkin-Elmer) brand advanced imaging microscope with additional cameras to achieve operational efficiencies via reduced cycle time. The cameras must work with the existing Revvity platform and provide results which are calibrated and comparable with the other Revvity cameras embedded in the original product. We deem that this is an extension of the original supplies and procuring alternatives may result in a change of supplier and receipt of supplies which could be incompatible or demonstrate disproportionate technical difficulty to utilise. As such we award via the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition as follows.

### Procurement Information

This is an extension of a piece of equipment which is already on the estate, where alternatives would not be possible because they may have different technical characteristics or present difficulties in operation (would need to sync exactly with the rest of the Revvity software and technology and results be calibrated and comparable), therefore, considering this purchase in isolation, the application of the exception seems reasonable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528236 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £91,190 |

## 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 | REVVITY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528236

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528236
  Revvity Opera Phenix microscope upgrade - The University has a requirement to upgrade an existing Revvity (formerly Perkin-Elmer) brand advanced imaging microscope with additional cameras to achieve operational efficiencies via reduced cycle time. The cameras must work with the existing Revvity platform and provide results which are calibrated and comparable with the other Revvity cameras embedded in the original product. We deem that this is an extension of the original supplies and procuring alternatives may result in a change of supplier and receipt of supplies which could be incompatible or demonstrate disproportionate technical difficulty to utilise. As such we award via the Negotiated Procedure without prior call for competition as follows.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796215

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