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 1316502759
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
BOND RX VEAT Notice
Reference number
NCA21373
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
The University of Edinburgh is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a BOND RX without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements. Please see below for further details.
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: £190,387.82
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
University of Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We intend to award a contract to Leica for the purchase of the BOND RX based on the following:
1.Comprehensive Testing Capabilities: The BOND RX offers the extensive range of testing methods required, including IHC, IF, TSA, FISH, ISH, TUNEL, miRNA, bDNA, and multiplexing. No other known stainer currently provides all of these methods in a single instrument. This range of methods is critical to meet the diverse needs of our ongoing and future research.
2.Continuity of Research: We currently use the Leica BOND III, on which multiple users have developed specific protocols. In order to maintain continuity and avoid disruption to ongoing research, we require that these existing protocols be transitioned seamlessly to the new equipment. The BOND RX is compatible with this requirement, while stainers from other suppliers do not offer the same protocol compatibility.
3.Ready to Use Antibodies: Leica offers a range of "Ready to Use" antibodies, all pre-tested for use with their BOND stainers. This eliminates the need for titration when using new antibodies, streamlining the process and ensuring consistency across experiments. While the BOND RX is compatible with antibodies from other suppliers, Leica’s solution provides additional efficiency and reliability.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
After comprehensive market engagement competition is absent for technical reasons. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.
This notice is the final piece of due diligence prior to the award of the contract. Should a supplier detail their ability to meet the requirements, then the award will be halted.
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
NCA21373
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 December 2025
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
Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd
Larch House, Woodlands Business Park, Breckland, Linford Wood West
Milton Keynes
MK14 6FG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £190,387.82
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £190,387.82
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:817666)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom