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Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has recently awarded a contract for "Lab Equipment Maintenance" through an open procurement method. This contract covers the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment including microscopes and refrigeration equipment. The University, based in Aberdeen, UK, split the contract into two lots and selected Microscopy Supplies And Consultants Ltd and Sparks Mechanical Services Ltd. as suppliers for the respective lots. The contract is now active, with a total value of £65,000 for Lot 1 and £25,000 for Lot 2, signed on different dates in September 2022.

Businesses involved in lab equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly those dealing with microscopes and refrigeration equipment, may find opportunities for growth through similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Interested businesses should monitor the University of Aberdeen's procurement activities for future tender opportunities within the education sector, as this recent contract focused on maintaining laboratory equipment to operate safely and efficiently in line with relevant regulations.

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Notice Title

Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance and repair service for the types of laboratory equipment outlined below. This tender exercise includes the requirement to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain and repair laboratory equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract to the satisfaction of the Technical Resource Manager and/or their representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all laboratory equipment should operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification. The contract will be split into 2 different lots and tenderers can submit bids for any number without limit. - Microscopes - Refrigeration equipment

Lot Information

Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Award of contract for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for an initial 2 year period with 3 further extensions each of 1 year available.

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for an initial 2 year period with 3 further extensions each of 1 year available.

Details as lot 1

Award of contract

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for an initial 2 year period with 3 further extensions each of 1 year available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000700683
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458530
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20223 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

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
2
Supplier Names

MICROSCOPY SUPPLIES AND CONSULTANTS

SPARKS MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454240
    Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance and repair service for the types of laboratory equipment outlined below. This tender exercise includes the requirement to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain and repair laboratory equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract to the satisfaction of the Technical Resource Manager and/or their representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all laboratory equipment should operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification. The contract will be split into 2 different lots and tenderers can submit bids for any number without limit. - Microscopes - Refrigeration equipment
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458530
    Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance and repair service for the types of laboratory equipment outlined below. This tender exercise includes the requirement to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain and repair laboratory equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract to the satisfaction of the Technical Resource Manager and/or their representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all laboratory equipment should operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification. The contract will be split into 2 different lots and tenderers can submit bids for any number without limit. - Microscopes - Refrigeration equipment

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