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26 Mar 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, undertaken by the University of Dundee, focuses on the supply, delivery, and installation of two Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) systems and one High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system, along with related accessories and consumables. Categorised under goods in the field of scientific equipment, the awarded contract is based in Dundee, Scotland. Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with the award announced on 26th March 2026, following the tender period that began on 5th January 2026. The effective contract commencement date is 3rd February 2026, signalling the award stage of the procurement process. The purchase value is approximately £128,914.30 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technologies. Companies with expertise in scientific instrumentation, specifically those skilled in chromatographs and mass spectrometry systems setups, would find this procurement particularly lucrative. Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd, known for its robust capabilities in such high-tech deliveries, demonstrates the type of organisation well-suited for this contract. Additionally, this procurement serves as a key opportunity for businesses aiming to cement their presence in the Scottish educational sector, providing essential tools for scientific research and development. With five bids received, competition is apparent, and potential suppliers with comprehensive solutions matching the specified requirements could find valuable growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of UoD-LAB592-TC-2026-APUC - Supply of GC-MS x 2, and HPLC x 1

Notice Description

Supply, delivery and installation of 2 x GC-MS Systems & 1 x HPLC System and related accessories and consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821191
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,914 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Dundee
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Pandaprint

Travelers Ins Co Ltd

Zurich Municipal

Risk Management Partners

Venesky Brown Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited

MetPrep Ltd

GOSTA Training

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

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