---
title: "Inverted Microscopy System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846591"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University Of Edinburgh"
published: "2026-10-26"
---

# Inverted Microscopy System

Buyer: University Of Edinburgh  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846591

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh bought an Axio Observer 7 motorised inverted microscope, an optical laboratory instrument used for observing samples from below the stage. The purchase was for the University and delivery is associated with Edinburgh. This is a specialist equipment requirement rather than a general supply of laboratory consumables or a microscopy service. The procurement was made under the Microscopy and Imaging Equipment framework, so the requirement sits within a structured buying route for microscopy and imaging equipment.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Carl Zeiss Ltd was selected for the single-lot purchase through an open procedure, with the award made under the Microscopy and Imaging Equipment framework. The contract was signed on 20 October 2026 and is valued at £70,864.93. One bid was recorded for the lot. The data does not state a separate award date or contract period. The requirement was for one motorised inverted microscope; no evaluation criteria are recorded in the available process details.

This award demonstrates demand at the University of Edinburgh for high-specification, motorised inverted microscopy equipment, and identifies a specialist microscope supplier as the selected competitor. Suppliers seeking to compete when this requirement returns would need to offer equipment matching the Axio Observer 7 requirement, alongside the technical expertise to support a university laboratory purchase. The framework route is commercially relevant: a credible supplier would need to be positioned to supply through the Microscopy and Imaging Equipment framework, rather than relying solely on a direct standalone sale. The single recorded bid suggests that suppliers able to meet the equipment specification and participate through that route may be particularly well placed to compete.

## Notice

Inverted Microscopy System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567345 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,864 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Carl Zeiss Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567345

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567345
  Inverted Microscopy System - Inverted Microscopy System

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846591

## Provenance

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