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Award of maintenance contract for specialist lab equipment - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a maintenance contract for specialist lab equipment, specifically the CytoFLEX SRT. This procurement falls under the education sector and is classified within the services category. The contract was awarded to Beckman Coulter. The contract is located in Aberdeen, and relevant procurement activities concluded on 4th March 2025, the contract having been signed on this date. This tender was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and services required.

This award presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the service and maintenance of lab equipment, especially those specializing in proprietary or highly specialized scientific equipment. Companies with capabilities in providing technical support, servicing high-tech laboratory instruments, or those interested in forming partnerships with entities like Beckman Coulter would find such tender opportunities beneficial. Being well-suited to businesses in the scientific equipment maintenance sector, this contract illustrates the potential for similar niche market engagements where proprietary access and specialised skills are required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of maintenance contract for specialist lab equipment - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Service contract for CytoFLEX SRT

Procurement Information

No other repair service has access to the proprietary parts that Beckman Coulter use on this instrument, or the ability to respond to a support/service call for this instrument. The instrument, workstation and software upgrades are supplied only by Beckman Coulter. In order to keep the CytoFLEX SRT fully functional

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525162
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,205 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months 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

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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