--- title: "Cassette-Based Synthesiser" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Cassette-Based Synthesiser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh, a significant body governed by public law, has completed a procurement process for a "Cassette-Based Synthesiser" through an open procedure. This process falls under the education industry category with a focus on acquiring cutting-edge goods for radiochemical applications. The contract was awarded to TRASIS, with the value set at £191,515 and signed on 27th April 2026. The synthesiser is intended to support the Radiochemistry R&D lab at QMRI with its fluorine-18 capability, enabling a seamless transition between preclinical and clinical applications. The project is located at the university's premises in Edinburgh (region UKM75), reflecting the emphasis on innovative research facilities. The tender stage began with its notice in January 2026, concluding with the award stage, displaying a seamless procurement cycle. This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses with expertise in synthesiser technology and radiochemistry. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive process, encouraging participation from international companies, as reflected in the presence of foreign bids. Companies specialising in high-precision scientific equipment are well-suited to engage in such projects, especially those with capabilities in extended service maintenance contracts, which this tender also considers. The emphasis on community benefits, including social, economic, and environmental aspects, encourages participants to contribute to the local Edinburgh and South East Scotland region, enhancing the project's value beyond mere goods supply. ## Notice Cassette-Based Synthesiser. The Radiochemistry R&D lab at QMRI seek to acquire a cassette-based synthesiser with fluorine-18 capability. The system should support robust, reproducible, and standardised synthesis of fluorine-18 radiotracers, facilitating direct translation between preclinical and clinical settings. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cassette-Based Synthesiser. Options: Option to purchase an additional three-year extended preventative maintenance contract at the end of year 2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556282 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £191,515 | ## 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 | TRASIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556282 - 28 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548211 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548211 Cassette-Based Synthesiser - Cassette-Based Synthesiser. The Radiochemistry R&D lab at QMRI seek to acquire a cassette-based synthesiser with fluorine-18 capability. The system should support robust, reproducible, and standardised synthesis of fluorine-18 radiotracers, facilitating direct translation between preclinical and clinical settings. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556282 Cassette-Based Synthesiser - Cassette-Based Synthesiser. The Radiochemistry R&D lab at QMRI seek to acquire a cassette-based synthesiser with fluorine-18 capability. The system should support robust, reproducible, and standardised synthesis of fluorine-18 radiotracers, facilitating direct translation between preclinical and clinical settings. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000821903. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821903.json.