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title: "NCA31153 Incucyte SX5 (for IRR South)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836862"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# NCA31153 Incucyte SX5 (for IRR South)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836862

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement of the Incucyte SX5 HD/3CLR System for the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR), located in Edinburgh, UK (Region UKM75). The procurement was finalized on 27th July 2026, with the contract signed on 7th July 2026. As a 'Body governed by public law', the University conducted an award procedure without prior publication, citing technical reasons for the absence of competition. This tender falls under the education industry category and was classified as a purchase of goods with an estimated value of £220,990.23. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Sartorius UK Limited selected as the supplier.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of offering bespoke solutions for live-cell imaging systems. While the procurement method was limited and did not involve a competitive bidding process due to the distinct technical requirements, companies with similar niche products or complementary technologies might find potential growth opportunities by aligning with such specialized academic research initiatives. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to provide technically advanced systems, particularly in the field of education and scientific research, would be well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities with institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the purchase of Incucyte SX5 HD/3CLR System for the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to the purchase of a Incucyte SX5 HD/3CLR System for the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR).

Options: This Contract includes the option to purchase optional extended warranty which may be purchased within 12 months of install for 1, 2 or 3 additional years.

### Procurement Information

The University considers competition to be absent for technical reasons because delivery of the intended research workflows requires a single, in-incubator live-cell imaging platform that provides a 384 well plate live cell imaging capability, a far red fluorescence channel, and expanded assay capability (particularly for functional and long-term live-cell studies). Based on our review of available systems, the Incucyte SxS is the only instrument that provides this required combination in a single system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560965 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 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 | £220,990 |

## 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 | SARTORIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560965

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560965
  NCA31153 Incucyte SX5 (for IRR South) - This procurement relates to the purchase of Incucyte SX5 HD/3CLR System for the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836862

## Provenance

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