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UHI Mass Spectrometer Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is in the process of awarding a contract for 'UHI Mass Spectrometer Maintenance' located in Inverness, UK. This procurement falls under the services category within the education sector. The tender, classified as an open procedure, is currently in the award stage following the completion of its active phase, which ended on 17 October 2018, with the contract being signed on 30 October 2018. The total contract value is £58,000, and the maintenance services encompass three mass spectrometer platforms, which are integral for the University’s biomedical sciences division.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment maintenance and support services. Companies with expertise in servicing high-precision scientific instruments, specifically mass spectrometers, would be well-suited to compete. The scope includes not just routine maintenance but also emergency repair services, thus creating a reliable channel for businesses to establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions requiring such specialised support. Given the focus on sustainable procurement, firms that can demonstrate commitment to environmental and social governance will have an added advantage in the bid process.

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Notice Title

UHI Mass Spectrometer Maintenance

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a supplier for the provision of maintenance for three mass spectrometer platforms and associated chromatography platforms (Thermo).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Division of Biomedical Sciences at the University of the Highlands and Islands is looking to purchase a contract for the routine maintenance of our mass spectrometer systems. This contract must cover unlimited reactive repair call outs within 3 working days and at least one scheduled preventative maintenance visit per annum. Spares should be factory certified or suitable equivalent. In addition, there should be unlimited off-site technical support. The mass spectrometer systems are: Thermo LTQ OrbiTrap XL, a Thermo OrbiTrap Exactive interfaced to an Accela 1250 UPLC system and a Thermo Trace Ultra-ISQ GC-MS system.. Supply Chain Code of Conduct The Authority is committed to delivering Contract Agreements that demonstrate and meet its sustainable procurement objectives, driving through positive social, environmental and economic impacts wherever possible. For more detail on APUC's Supply Chain Sustainability project please see the website http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/susproject.php

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2019

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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