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title: "Inverted Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839243"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Inverted Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839243

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of an Inverted Microscope, with the process reaching the award and contract stage as of 29th July 2026. The tender, part of an open procedure, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting the education sector with a CPV code of 38510000. This acquisition is intended for the School of Biological Sciences in Edinburgh, within the UKM75 region. The procurement was completed under an open method, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 108,000, was signed with Nikon UK, following a sole bid submission under the LAB1028 framework for microscopes and imaging equipment.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, such as microscopes and imaging solutions. Companies like Nikon UK, which offers large-scale operations and robust maintenance support, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. While this specific opportunity has concluded, businesses with capabilities in delivering advanced research equipment and services—including associated servicing and maintenance—should monitor similar opportunities to partner with prominent educational institutions such as the University of Edinburgh. Being part of such frameworks not only provides immediate business but can also lead to long-term collaborations and visibility within the sector.

## Notice

The School of Biological Sciences have received funding to acquire a new Inverted Microscope to assist with research requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Biological Sciences have received funding to acquire a new Inverted Microscope to assist with research requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561582 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 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 | £108,000 |

## 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561582

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561582
  Inverted Microscope - The School of Biological Sciences have received funding to acquire a new Inverted Microscope to assist with research requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839243

## Provenance

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