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Beacon Service Contract

University Of Edinburgh

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11 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a Beacon Service Contract in the education sector. The procurement is for a 5-year service plan from Bruker Cellular Analysis, who are the sole provider capable of servicing the equipment originally purchased in 2021. The contract is valued at £506,309 and covers full maintenance, upgrades, and updates from March 2025 to March 2030. The procurement was conducted under a limited procedure without prior publication due to the technical nature of the equipment and the absence of competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 10th December 2024, with service commencing in March 2025 at the Edinburgh Genome Foundry, University of Edinburgh.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision service and maintenance within the medical and laboratory equipment industry. Large-scale businesses, particularly those with expertise in optofluidic systems and their maintenance, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The long-term nature of the contract ensures a steady stream of work and the potential for establishing a strong relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Edinburgh, providing a platform for further business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beacon Service Contract

Notice Description

The purchase of a 5-year service plan from Bruker Cellular Analysis is required as they are the manufacturer of the equipment that was purchased in 2021 and they are the only provider who can carry out the necessary service and maintenance tasks that will ensure the accuracy and precision of the equipment during the lifespan of it. All necessary upgrades and updates will be provided to keep the technology up to date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Genome Foundry within University of Edinburgh purchased a Beacon Optofluidic System in March 2021 under contract award reference 647778 which included service and maintenance up to March 2025. A further service and maintenance contract is now required to be put in place and it is essential that the equipment is properly maintained and the only company able to service it is Bruker Cellular Analysis. The Beacon performance service plan for five (5) years. This will Include 100% coverage for parts and labour for covered repairs, priority response to inquiries within 6 hours, on-site response within 3 business days, 1 Preventive Maintenance per annum, 1 System Health Check per annum, priority software upgrades and updates. This contract will run from March 2025 to March 2030.

Procurement Information

The purchase of a 5-year service plan from Bruker Cellular Analysis is required as they are the manufacturer of the equipment that was purchased in 2021 and they are the only provider who can carry out the necessary service and maintenance tasks that will ensure the accuracy and precision of the equipment during the lifespan of it. All necessary upgrades and updates will be provided to keep the technology up to date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520007
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£506,309 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 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 Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Bruker Cellular Analysis

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520007
    Beacon Service Contract - The purchase of a 5-year service plan from Bruker Cellular Analysis is required as they are the manufacturer of the equipment that was purchased in 2021 and they are the only provider who can carry out the necessary service and maintenance tasks that will ensure the accuracy and precision of the equipment during the lifespan of it. All necessary upgrades and updates will be provided to keep the technology up to date.

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