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title: "Cell Imaging System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834680"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Cell Imaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834680

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a Cell Imaging System intended for the School of Biological Sciences. This procurement, classified under the education sector, was conducted via an open procedure, with the main procurement category being goods. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, the procurement stage is at the award phase, having been finalised with a contract signed on 12th June 2026. The process was open to suppliers on an international scale and covered by the GPA, ultimately awarding the contract to Fisher Scientific for a value of GBP 94,921.01.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in life sciences equipment and services. Companies with expertise in providing advanced imaging systems, specifically those that support research requiring time-lapse live cell imaging, would find such opportunities advantageous. Furthermore, organisations capable of navigating open procurement methods and engaging in scaling operations across borders stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders, especially those offering high-value educational and research-sector products.

## Notice

The School of Biological Sciences are acquiring an imaging system to assist with research that requires time-lapse live cell imaging of iPSC-derived neurons.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Biological Sciences are acquiring an imaging system to assist with research that requires time-lapse live cell imaging of iPSC-derived neurons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557991 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 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 | £94,921 |

## 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557991

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557991
  Cell Imaging System - The School of Biological Sciences are acquiring an imaging system to assist with research that requires time-lapse live cell imaging of iPSC-derived neurons.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834680

## Provenance

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