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Nikon Consolidated Service Contract

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a procurement process for a 5-year OEM consolidated service contract for Nikon instruments across its campuses, with an optional 2-year extension. This contract, identified by the title "Nikon Consolidated Service Contract", falls under the education industry category and is located in the Edinburgh region, specifically targeting the university's estate (CPV code 50400000). The process, completed in the "award" stage, followed a limited procurement method due to the technical specificity and the need for continuity in instrument warranties, requiring Nikon UK as the sole provider. The contract, valued at £750,000, was signed on 30 June 2025.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, with Nikon UK positioned as a significant supplier due to the technical nature of the required services, which restricts competition. Businesses suited to engage in limited procurement processes, especially those with capabilities in high-end microscopy instrument maintenance, would find similar opportunities lucrative. The contract underscores the strategic collaborations between educational institutions and specialised suppliers necessary for maintaining high-quality scientific instrumentation infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nikon Consolidated Service Contract

Notice Description

5 year OEM consolidated maintenance contract for Nikon instruments across University estate. Optional 2 year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

5 year OEM service and maintenance contract for Nikon high end microscopy instruments across the University estate.

Procurement Information

Maintenance required by OEM manufacturer to ensure quality and validity of replacement parts and continuity of instrument warranties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803333
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533836
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

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 7450401621

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1EJ
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
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NIKON

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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