Award

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Media Preparators, Plate Pourers & related consumables

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Award

10 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is inviting tenders for the provision of service, maintenance, and repair of media preparators, plate pourers, and related consumables. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, offering a contract with an estimated value of £150,000. Key dates for interested parties include the tender period deadline and bid opening on 17th October 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in Dundee, specifically serving the School of Life Science and other potential departments within the University. The tender submissions are to be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and servicing to expand their client base and engage with a leading educational institution. Suppliers with expertise in handling media preparators and related lab equipment, particularly those experienced in providing university-wide agreements, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participating businesses can benefit from long-term engagement prospects with fixed pricing reviewed annually over the initial three years subject to performance, thus allowing for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Media Preparators, Plate Pourers & related consumables

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Media Preparators & Plate Pourers and related consumables

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Media Preparators & Plate Pourers and related consumables. Spend value is for the initial five (5) years, however scope to include an additional 40,000 GBP subject to need and satisfactory performance. Estimated Value is provided for guidance only, the University is not bound to spend this value, this is subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Options: This will be a University wide agreement allowing other University departments to participate if the Agreement fits their requirements.

Renewal: Initial SLS CTS requirement will be a Termed Contract - 5 x 12 months in the first instance - fixed pricing for three (3) years in the first instance, reviewed annually and shall be subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811101
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543135
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,857 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 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
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

DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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