--- title: "Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2025-08-18" --- # Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process titled "Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract," categorised under the education industry. The contract pertains to the service of specialised imaging systems used by the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR). The contract has been awarded to Akoya Biosciences Inc., and is situated in Edinburgh, UKM75. The procurement was conducted as a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition due to the exclusivity of Akoya as the sole service provider for the equipment. The contract was signed on 14th August 2025, and it holds a value of £76,539.60. This tender opens up specialised business growth opportunities particularly for large businesses already operating in the imaging and diagnostics equipment sector, given the technical exclusivity and support necessities involved. Companies dealing in similar high-tech instruments with an extensive service component could capitalize and position themselves for future procurement opportunities of a similar nature. Akoya's monopoly in this field underlines the necessity for their active engagement in tenders that could benefit from exclusive or technical expertise situations. ## Notice The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Their scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. This NCA is for a continuation of the service contract that was included in the main equipment purchase. The selected supplier, Akoya Biosciences, is the only supplier in the market to service their equipment. For further details on the original purchase. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Their scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. This NCA is for a continuation of the service contract that was included in the main equipment purchase. The selected supplier, Akoya Biosciences, is the only supplier in the market to service their equipment. For further details on the original purchase. ### Procurement Information Akoya Biosciences, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and service provider for the PhenoImager HT, PhenoCycler, and PhenoImager Fusion imaging systems. These spatial biology instruments are highly specialised tissue imagers, designed and produced under multiple patents, adhering to the highest standards of quality to ensure reliability, ease of use, and data integrity. Proper maintenance of these instruments is critical for ensuring the research outcomes demanded. Service and support for these products are offered exclusively by Akoya's team of highly trained and certified Service and Support Engineers. All Service and Support Engineers are direct employees of Akoya Biosciences. Each engineer undergoes rigorous training to attain certification on Akoya's instruments and is required to engage in continuous professional development to maintain certification for the PhenoImager HT, PhenoCycler, and PhenoImager Fusion product families. Certified service and support for Akoya products are available exclusively through Akoya Biosciences. There are no authorised or certified third-party providers for the service and support of Akoya instruments ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537155 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 18 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 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 | £76,539 | ## 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 | AKOYA BIOSCIENCES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537155 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537155 Akoya Phenocycler Service Contract - The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Their scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation and reproductive health. This NCA is for a continuation of the service contract that was included in the main equipment purchase. The selected supplier, Akoya Biosciences, is the only supplier in the market to service their equipment. For further details on the original purchase. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807514.json.