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Award of Contract for the Provision of Essential Support Plan for Maintenance of Q Exactive Plus Mass Spectrometer - UOA

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

02 Dec 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Aberdeen, involves the award of a contract for the provision of an essential support plan for the maintenance of the Q Exactive Plus Mass Spectrometer and associated equipment. This procurement falls under the services category and has been completed through an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £106,046.34, was signed on 1 December 2020. The University is located at King's College, Aberdeen, and operates in the education sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the specialised equipment maintenance and services sector, particularly those with expertise in mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography systems. Given that the contract was awarded without competition, it indicates a specific requirement for technologically advanced service capabilities, making it ideal for larger firms with the requisite technical knowledge and experience to ensure continuity of service for such complex equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for the Provision of Essential Support Plan for Maintenance of Q Exactive Plus Mass Spectrometer - UOA

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the Provision of Essential Support Plan for Maintenance of Q Exactive Plus Mass Spectrometer and associated equipment (liquid chromatography system and nitrogen generator) - UOA

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract for the Provision of Essential Support Plan for Maintenance of Q Exactive Plus Mass Spectrometer - UOA The contract has been awarded without competition to Fisher Scientific based on technical reasons : See below for details: Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). Thermo Fisher is the only supplier who can provide the correct parts and qualified service personnel to maintain this highly specialised and complex equipment. It is vital the equipment continues to be maintained by the manufacturer to ensure continuity of performance and availability of replacement parts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637817
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401097
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,046 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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