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Establishment of a Termed Agreement for the Supply & Service of Liquid Handlers and related accessories & consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance

University of Dundee

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is currently in the tender stage for establishing a termed agreement for the supply and service of liquid handlers and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty, and service & maintenance. This procurement process falls under the Education category and is geared towards improving the equipment for the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) Laboratories. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submissions, and the deadline for tender submission is 27th September 2024 at 13:00. The contract location is in Dundee, Scotland (UKM71), and the initial contract period is set for 36 months with the option for extension.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in providing high-quality, low-volume, non-contact liquid handlers. Companies that offer comprehensive service and maintenance packages, alongside the necessary consumables and upgrades, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality and technical expertise, with a 70% weight on technical quality and 30% on price, makes this an ideal opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate superior technical capabilities and innovative solutions. This long-term agreement, with potential extensions, offers significant prospects for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Establishment of a Termed Agreement for the Supply & Service of Liquid Handlers and related accessories & consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance

Notice Description

The initial CeTPD liquid handler requirement did not materialise due to funding. Therefore this award relates to subsequent service of existing systems and supply of liquid handlers and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and or service, maintenance and or repair referred to within the Contract Notice. Potential cumulative spend value of purchases under this agreement will not exceed GBP 1.5M over the initial five (5) years. Total value of procurement advised within II.1.7 is GBP 1.5M

Lot Information

Initial requirement - Liquid Handler and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty including service & maintenance

This did not materialise due to funding. The initial requirement is for The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD). They currently have a need for a low volume, non-contact liquid handler for assay dispensing and plate chemistry in order to accelerate their research. The initial contract period is 36 months with an option to extend for a further 7 x 12 months subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Options: scope to include upgrades, accessories, consumables, extended warranty and or service & maintenance throughout the contract period.

Renewal: option to extend by a further 7 x 12 months subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Supply of a Liquid Handler and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance

The University of Dundee is looking to establish a termed supply & service agreement for Liquid Handlers and related accessories, including upgrades and consumables, there is also scope to include additional purchases and extended warranty and or service and maintenance for existing liquid handlers. The initial purchase is for The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) - LOT 2

Options: scope to include additional purchases of Liquid Handlers, related accessories, consumables, upgrades, and extended warranty and or service & maintenance.

Renewal: option to extend beyond 60 months to a maximum of 5 x 12 month options subject to need and satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541434
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Dundee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter United Kingdom limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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