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Liquid Handler Maintenance

University Of Edinburgh

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22 Jul 2025 at 01:00

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

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh pertains to the "Liquid Handler Maintenance" contract, specifically within the Education category and located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract has reached the award stage, with the supplier being Beckman Coulter UK Ltd. The award was finalized on 3rd January 2024, with a contract value of £79,998. This procurement process was undertaken using a limited procurement method, focusing on a single-source supplier due to technical reasons that preclude competition. The rationale highlights the criticality of maintaining the continuity of service for the Edinburgh Genome Foundry's instruments, necessitating a 24-month service contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in the academic and scientific research sector. Companies involved in comprehensive maintenance solutions would find this type of contract beneficial for growth, although it's specified that technical exclusivity limits competition. Large-scale enterprises with unique capabilities in handling advanced scientific instruments, particularly those that provide specialised services and equipment parts, might find it advantageous to position themselves for similar future opportunities in academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Handler Maintenance

Notice Description

Liquid Handler Maintenance

Procurement Information

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry part of the Institute of Quantitative Biology,Biochemistry and Biotechnology currently uses Beckman Coulter to provide acoustic liquid handling via the Echo 550 working in drug discovery. Continuous service contract are required to ensure operational of the instrument installed at site. The existing instruments are coming towards end of life and a service contract is required. To ensure the continuous service of the instruments and upkeep of said instrument a service contract of 24 months is required. All replacement parts would need to be ordered from the original supplier as they are the sole supplier. The service contract will support the instrument in operation and continue provide service to end users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804998
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535174
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
£79,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20242 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

Beckman Coulter UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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