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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has successfully completed a public procurement process for the servicing of specialist lab equipment, specifically the MLDVFLEX3-SC-ACAD Molecular Devices FlexStation3 Microplate Reader fitted with SoftMax Pro software. This procurement falls under the services category within the industry of repair and maintenance services. The process utilized a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, culminating in an active contract awarded on 13th July 2026. The contract commenced on 14th July 2026 and will run through to 30th April 2036. The procurement spans various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, among others.

The contract provides substantial opportunities for business growth for organisations proficient in servicing specialist lab equipment. Although this specific opportunity was procured without competition, understanding such contracts can guide companies in positioning themselves for similar opportunities in future tenders. Large-scale enterprises or companies specializing in laboratory equipment maintenance services would be ideally suited to engage in and execute such projects. The awarded supplier, DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, which is a large-scale business, exemplifies the type of company typically involved in these specialised procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Servicing of Specialist Lab Equipment

Notice Description

Service contract for a specialist piece of lab equipment, MLDVFLEX3-SC-ACAD Molecular Devices FlexStation3 Microplate Reader with SoftMax Pro software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065686-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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