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28 Jul 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a public procurement process for a consolidated service contract focused on laboratory services, particularly concerning BD instruments. The procurement, under the contract ID NCA31141, was executed via a limited method without prior publication due to technical exclusivity, with Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited as the sole qualified provider. With the award being active from 23rd July 2026, this contract encompasses services at the University located in Edinburgh within the UKM75 region. Noteworthy is that while the process has reached the award and contract stage, the service contract has provisions for optional annual renewal for up to five years, ensuring sustained operational support for laboratory equipment.

This consolidated service contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry to benchmark and explore potential partnerships or innovative service offerings to entities like the University of Edinburgh. Firms specialising in high-quality technical maintenance and OEM service provision, particularly those able to navigate complex technical procurement restrictions, could benefit from exploring similar contracts. The procurement's focus on OEM services and proprietary diagnostics implies that businesses with unique technical skills and service delivery capabilities in the laboratory and equipment maintenance domain will be well-positioned to compete in such niche markets.

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Notice Title

BD Consolidated Service Contract

Notice Description

Consolidated service contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consolidated service contract for BD instruments.

Options: We have two Aria II instruments that are now end of service. BD has agreed to continue servicing both instruments, but can only commit to a 12-month service period at a time, with continuation subject to annual review. If renewed, these instruments will added to this contract up to the the 5 year contract term.

Procurement Information

The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication has been used on the basis competition is absent for technical reasons. Becton Dickinson UK Limited is the sole supplier able to provide the full OEM maintenance and service support required for the University's BD instruments, including access to proprietary diagnostics, software updates, genuine replacement parts and OEM-trained engineers. Market engagement confirmed that alternative providers are unable to deliver an equivalent end-to-end service, and the use of non-OEM support presents risks to future manufacturer support and long-term asset reliability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d55a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071262-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£926,516 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks 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

BECTON, DICKINSON

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