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title: "Purchase of Tissue Processors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811746"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Purchase of Tissue Processors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811746

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh has culminated in the award for the purchase of tissue processors, catering to the needs of the Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation. This process, under the open procedure procurement method, falls within the 'goods' category and is relevant to the education industry. The contract, valued at GBP 77,820.78, was signed on 28th April 2025, with the procurement stage now completed. The key supplier involved in fulfilling this contract is Thermo Fisher Scientific, and the equipment is designated for delivery to the University's location in Edinburgh (Region UKM75). The procurement aligns with frameworks covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and medical equipment, particularly those specializing in histology and pathology laboratory devices. While the awarded contract was finalised with a large-scale supplier, Thermo Fisher Scientific, similar upcoming tenders may provide opportunities for both small and medium enterprises to engage in competitive bidding, especially those that can offer niche or specialised medical devices and have capacity for electronic and international bidding. Businesses looking to expand their market reach in the education sector by providing laboratory goods stand to benefit from participating in future opportunities similar to this tender.

## Notice

The Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation (the Organisation) requires two automated tissue processors commonly used in histology and pathology laboratories.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation (the Organisation) requires two automated tissue processors commonly used in histology and pathology laboratories. The identified piece of equipment is manufactured by Thermo Scientific, it is designed to prepare tissue samples for embedding, sectioning, and microscopic examination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540381 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 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 | £77,820 |

## 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540381

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540381
  Purchase of Tissue Processors - The Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation (the Organisation) requires two automated tissue processors commonly used in histology and pathology laboratories.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811746

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