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Liquid Handler Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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22 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for "Liquid Handler Maintenance," focusing on services related to the repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. The process, titled under the procurement ID NCA21212, is classified within the services industry category, specifically under CPV code 50400000. Located in Edinburgh (region UKM75), this procurement utilised a 'limited' procurement method, determining the supplier without a prior call for competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded on 3rd January 2024 to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd for a total value of £79,998 and is actively managed.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in acoustic liquid handling systems used in drug discovery. Although Beckman Coulter UK Ltd was selected due to its technical capabilities, the tender highlights a potential growth area for other large-scale enterprises that can provide specialised services within the medical equipment maintenance sector. Businesses in this niche can explore collaborations or innovations that meet technical demands, positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handler Maintenance

Notice Description

Liquid Handler Maintenance

Procurement Information

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry part of the Institute of Quantitative Biology,Biochemistry and Biotechnology currently uses Beckman Coulter to provide acoustic liquid handling via the Echo 550 working in drug discovery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041937-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER

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