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Becton Dickinson Equipment Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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18 May 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation recently completed a procurement process for the "Becton Dickinson Equipment Maintenance" contract. The procurement focused on obtaining repair and service services for the university's laboratory equipment, specifically the FACSMelody BRV 9 Color Plate EU 4way. The contract falls under the services category and required the expertise of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engineers to maintain warranty validity. This process was carried out under the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54, with the procurement status marked as complete as of 18th May 2026. The contract was awarded to BECTON DICKINSON (CME) U.K. LIMITED, indicating a collaborative opportunity for maintenance and repair work localised in Portsmouth, UK (region UKJ31).

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, specifically those offering OEM services with a proven record in maintaining complex scientific instruments. Companies positioned within this industry can leverage this contract to establish long-term partnerships and showcase their service proficiency, given that the contract includes a possible extension up to 2029. Such opportunities will particularly favour large-scale enterprises, such as BECTON DICKINSON, capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance solutions. This partnership can enable further growth and entry into similar academic and research institutions requiring specialised equipment management services.

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Notice Title

Becton Dickinson Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

The University requires a multiple year service contract to repair and service our FACSMelody BRV 9 Color Plate EU 4way. This needs to be done by OEM engineers to meet requirements relating to warranty validity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON (CME

Further Information

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