Award

Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is inviting tenders for the upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive instrument and its associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance, located at the School of Life Science in Dundee. This procurement falls under the education industry category. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th September 2025, at 13:00. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via Public Contracts Scotland. The procurement process is governed by public law, indicating a structured and transparent approach by the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry technologies, scientific equipment upgrades, and maintenance services. Companies with a robust supply chain for scientific consumables and a track record in maintaining high-tech lab equipment will find this tender particularly attractive. The potential for a contract spanning up to ten years, contingent on performance, presents a long-term growth opportunity for suppliers. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to meet strict timelines, maintain high-quality standards, and provide exceptional customer service would be well-placed to compete in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance

Notice Description

Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive to enable native Mass Spectrometry and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive to enable native Mass Spectrometry, and related accessories, consumables, extended warranty, and or service & maintenance

Options: Scope for post initial contract period to 10+ years, subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.

Renewal: Envisaged contract period is 60 months (5 x 12 months) subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier. However there may be scope for post 60 month to 10+ years, for any further service and maintenance, upgrades, accessories, consumables. This will be subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542333
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 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 DUNDEE
Contact Name
Vicki Watson, Victoria Anne Watson
Contact Email
v.a.z.watson@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MS VISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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