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Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instruments

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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07 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instruments to Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited. The contract, valued at £582,069.00 GBP, was signed on 3rd November 2022. The procurement process was conducted through a limited procurement method with an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded for servicing and maintenance of 12 customised flow cytometry instruments used within medical research at the University.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry looking to provide maintenance services for specialised equipment. Companies with expertise in servicing customised scientific instruments, especially in the medical research field, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The University's specific requirements for maintaining these flow cytometry instruments create a niche market for businesses with the technical capability and original manufacturer expertise to deliver on the contract.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Flow Cytometry Instruments

Notice Description

Servicing & maintenance of 12 customised flow cytometry instruments used within medical research at the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement relates to the servicing and maintenance by the manufacturer of 12 flow cytometry instruments used within medical research at the University. These instruments have been customised to the University's requirements from their standard design and specification.

Options: The University retains the option to include additional equipment to the maintenance agreement if purchased during the course of this agreement.

Procurement Information

The equipment to which this maintenance agreement relates are 12 custom flow cytometry instruments manufactured by Becton Dickinson. In order to maintain the continuity of ongoing research to which these instruments relate, and given the level of customisation relative to standard products, they need to be maintained by the original manufacturer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000712519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
£582,069 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tim Higgins
Contact Email
tim.higgins@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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