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ONT PromethION P24 Maintenance Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has awarded the "ONT PromethION P24 Maintenance Contract" for extended warranty and preventative maintenance of the PromethION P24 instrument. This procurement falls under the education sector and is to be delivered at the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on 10th April 2025. The limited procurement method was chosen, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical necessity to maintain optimal performance of the research instrument.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and repair services. Specifically, large enterprises with experience in supporting complex research instruments would be well-suited to compete, as the contract ensures ongoing support from the original equipment manufacturer Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. Businesses that can provide high-quality maintenance and quick replacement parts will benefit from this ensured demand for extended warranty services, fostering continued collaboration with prestigious institutions like the University Of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

ONT PromethION P24 Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Extended warranty and preventative maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility currently utilises the PromethION P24 instrument in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2024 and following expiry of the extended warranty and maintenance contract on 11th April 2025, this two-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts.

Procurement Information

The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility currently utilises the PromethION P24 instrument in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2024 and following expiry of the extended warranty and maintenance contract on 11th April 2025, this two-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796609
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528537
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

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