Planning

PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers". This opportunity falls within the services industry category, specifically related to repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment, under CPV code 50400000. The procurement is initiated by a tender method, and interested parties are required to submit their Request for Information (RFI) by 12 noon on 12th September 2025. The location for service delivery is in the region of UKM82. This process will help the University assess market capabilities before the formal tender is developed. A future notice regarding the tender is expected on 19th September 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in maintenance and servicing of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in handling high-specification flow cytometers. Companies with the capacity and knowledge to meet the stringent servicing requirements of these crucial instruments at the University of Glasgow's College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences are well-suited to engage. Participating at this RFI stage enables potential suppliers to influence the eventual tender specifications, providing an avenue to align the University’s needs with their offerings, thus paving the way for substantial business growth and long-term service contracts.

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Notice Title

PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow

Notice Description

PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. The College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences currently has eleven BD (Becton Dickinson) instruments located across the University of Glasgow estate. The instruments are heavily used and play a fundamental role in the research of the College including medical research and clinical trials. They must be maintained, serviced and repaired to an exacting standard. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise, it s not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. All information contained within this notice is subject to change. Please refer to PURCH2779 Prior Information Notice & RFI document for full details. Please return your completed RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025. Submitting an RFI means your organisation agrees to further engagement with the University on this project, prior to any further ensuing procurement activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. Please refer to PURCH2779 Request for Information & RFI document for full details. Please return the RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk by 12 noon on 12th September 2025. Please note that participation in this RFI exercise does not put your Organisation in a preferential position, but it will allow us to consider the market capabilities for our requirement. The purpose of this RFI is for the University of Glasgow to be able to understand what the market can offer so that we can run a robust tender process. The information gathered as a result of the RFI process will assist us to develop our tender strategy. Suppliers should only note interest if they have the capacity, capability and expertise to provide the minimum requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052587-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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