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PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

17 Jun 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

02 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Glasgow involved the procurement of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer under a contract valued at £228,375. The project falls under the 'goods' category and took place in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, indicating a competitive process open to all qualified suppliers. The procurement process, tagged as PURCH2647, has concluded with the contract awarded to Shimadzu UK Ltd, making it now active as of 16 June 2025. The tender initially opened on 4 April 2025 and underwent amendments, with the deadline for submissions extended to 6 May 2025 due to a public holiday.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of scientific instruments and related equipment. SMEs like Shimadzu UK Ltd who have capabilities in delivering high-quality, technical products can benefit greatly from engaging in such procurement processes. The contract additionally encourages engagement with community benefit activities, promoting employment, vocational training, and supply-chain development, which can further enhance business reputation and growth for companies that align with these values. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the educational sector, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions in line with the academic and research needs of institutions like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Title

PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

Renewal: Fixed period of 12 months warranty as a minimum, with the option to extend for 4 x 12 months for maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532728
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,375 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIMADZU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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