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title: "Metabolic Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828626"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Metabolic Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828626

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Of Edinburgh, which has completed the acquisition of a Metabolic Analyser through a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £169,363, was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd on the 8th of April, 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the education sector, and is located in Edinburgh, region UKM75. This tender did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, as the equipment was determined to be the only viable solution for the University's needs, offering unique capabilities that are currently unmet in the local market.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical and scientific equipment, particularly those innovating in metabolic measurement technologies. The unique capabilities of the awarded solution, such as real-time metabolic measurement in 3D models and integrated workflow ecosystems, highlight the demand for advanced, cutting-edge technologies in academic and research institutions. Businesses with expertise in high-sensitivity instrumentation and those providing solutions for complex biological systems would find such opportunities particularly aligned with their offerings, facilitating further business growth and expansion within the academic sector.

## Notice

The Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR) has allocated capital equipment funding to support the purchase of advanced instrumentation, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. This equipment will be capable of performing metabolic measurements in organoids, tissue slices, and cells. This represents a novel capability that is currently unavailable at the BioQuarter. The equipment will be provided as a shared resource, enabling wider access for research groups.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR) has allocated capital equipment funding to support the purchase of advanced instrumentation, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. This equipment will be capable of performing metabolic measurements in organoids, tissue slices, and cells. This represents a novel capability that is currently unavailable at the BioQuarter. The equipment will be provided as a shared resource, enabling wider access for research groups.

### Procurement Information

The end user has researched the market based on their equipment needs and are confident that the selected instrument/model is the only viable solution for their needs. The analyser stands out in the bioenergetics field as it combines real-time metabolic measurement, 3D models compatibility and an integrated workflow ecosystem. The instrument directly measures oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) in live cells. Capturing dynamic cellular changes in minutes using microenvironment sensing; giving a functional kinetic view of metabolism not just static snapshots as offered by competing platforms. The equipment is relatively new to market with its native support for 3D biology. The system is optimised for organoids, tissues and co-cultures, not just 2D cells. The system provides a dedicated ecosystem (3D plates, kits, workflows) designed specifically for complex models. 3D models provide data which is closer to in vivo physiology; many competitors fail to offer reliable metabolic readouts in 3D systems. Making the analyser unique in this field. The system offers multi-parameter metabolic profiling in a single run. Each well simultaneously provides OCR (mitochondrial respiration), ECAR/PER (glycolysis) and ATP production rates. Where other systems would require the running of multiple assays to obtain these readings, the analyser provides this information from one experiment. The instrument performs measurements in living systems without destructive methods, allowing researchers to follow cellular respiration over time. The instrument offers integrated compound injection, which allows for 4-port injection (4 reagent addition) and the programmed automatic delivery into the system, enabling real-time response tracking to drugs or inhibitors. This is a key advantage over alternative systems, as users can stress cells and measure response instantly, allowing users to determine cellular responses in real-time. The instrument offers high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range and has the ability to detect subtle metabolic shifts, even in low activity systems. Handling both low-respiration cells and highly active tissues. This flexibility reduces the need for multiple platforms. The integrated user interface offers guided assay design and protocol setup designed for reproducibility and standardisation. This allows for standardised consumables and workflows within research groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553486 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,363 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553486

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553486
  Metabolic Analyser - The Institute of Regeneration and Repair (IRR) has allocated capital equipment funding to support the purchase of advanced instrumentation, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. This equipment will be capable of performing metabolic measurements in organoids, tissue slices, and cells. This represents a novel capability that is currently unavailable at the BioQuarter. The equipment will be provided as a shared resource, enabling wider access for research groups.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828626

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