Award

Lab Equipment Maintenance at NINE, Edinburgh BioQuarter

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE C/O COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 12:52

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Scottish Enterprise, partnering with Colliers International, focuses on the provision of laboratory equipment maintenance services at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, a hub supported by Scottish Enterprise for research and development. Designated within the laboratory services category, the procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring wide access for potential suppliers. This initiative is currently in the award stage, having successfully completed the tender phase as of the most recent update on 16 December 2025. The anticipated contract commencement in January 2026 spans an initial 24-month period, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Scottish Enterprise's involvement highlights its commitment to regional economic affairs, with operations centrally managed from Glasgow.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, valued at £350,000. The contract is tailored for a single supplier, making it particularly attractive for companies specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance with the necessary authorisation to service the equipment from the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Businesses integrating innovative methodologies and holding robust team structures with qualified engineers could find competitive advantage. The award criteria emphasise sustainability and inclusion through Fair Work practices, aligning with modern business values. With service continuity planned for several years, suppliers should consider this procurement as a strategic foothold in Scotland's burgeoning life sciences sector, potentially opening avenues for collaboration and expansion at the Edinburgh BioQuarter.

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Notice Title

Lab Equipment Maintenance at NINE, Edinburgh BioQuarter

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver maintenance services for the laboratory equipment at Edinburgh Bioquarter, a Scottish Enterprise supported research and development campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver maintenance services for the laboratory equipment at Edinburgh BioQuarter, a Scottish Enterprise supported research and development campus. The contract is anticipated to start January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to start January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083342-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,335 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Retender anticipated in 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE C/O COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.napier@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412261000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1RW
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIDITY SCIENCE

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