Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Telephone
+44 1316502508
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
High-power X-Ray Irradiator for dense 3D structures including organoids and mini brain systems
Reference number
NCA21153
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
High-power X-Ray Cabinet Irradiator for use in more dense 3D structures, including organoids and "mini brain" systems
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £65,982
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Western General Hospital campus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Purchase of an X-Ray Cabinet irradiator to carry out genome stability/DNA damage experiments utilizing ionising radiation.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority
Explanation:
There is a time limitation added to the procurement due to the terms of funding given that currently means we are unable to complete a competitive process as if we were to undertake a competitive process we the funding would be forfeit
The University's Institute of Genetics and Cancer as a major cancer research centre requires the ability to carry out genome stability/DNA damage experiments utilising ionising radiation. The critical benefit of the proposed machine is the higher energy system (160V) and tube power (1000W) which enables better penetration and dose distribution in more dense 3D structures, including organoids and "mini brain" systems. These complex structures representing human tissue, contain a much more accurate cell environment than mono layers of cells and examining their response to damage will be very beneficial to science in the Unit.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NCA21153
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Xstrahl Ltd
Unit 2, Maybrook Industrial Estate, Maybrook Road
Brownhills
WS8 7DG
Telephone
+44 01276537320
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £65,982
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:719239)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom