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Agilent Service Contract IRR Flow Cytometry

University Of Edinburgh

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27 Aug 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, functioning as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "Agilent Service Contract IRR Flow Cytometry," focused within the education industry category. The procurement pertains to a three-year service contract for equipment located in the IRR Flow Cytometry Facility in Edinburgh, UK. The process reached the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 18th August 2025. This tender utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to Agilent Technologies being the exclusive service provider for the necessary Novocyte instruments, ensuring proper maintenance critical for research outcomes.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for large businesses engaged in the service and maintenance of specialised scientific equipment. Given the exclusive nature of the service required, businesses similar to Agilent Technologies—those with proprietary technologies or exclusive rights—stand well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. While the competitive scope of this tender is limited, it highlights potential for partnerships and collaborations with large entities holding exclusive service capabilities crucial in highly technical fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agilent Service Contract IRR Flow Cytometry

Notice Description

3-year service contract for existing equipment within the IRR Flow Cytometry Facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3-Year service contract for existing equipment within the IRR Flow Cytometry Facility

Procurement Information

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited is the exclusive manufacturer and service provider for the Novocyte instruments installed within the IRR - The Novocyte Penteon 5 laser and the Novocyte 3 laser systems. Proper maintenance of these instruments is critical for ensuring the research outcomes demanded. Service and support for these products are offered exclusively by Agilent's team of highly trained and certified Service and Support Engineers. Certified service and support for Agilent products are available exclusively through Agilent. There are no authorised or certified third-party providers for the service and support of Agilent Novocyte instruments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537801
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
£83,099 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 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

Agilent Technologies

Further Information

Notice Documents

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