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Mass Spectrometer IGC

University Of Edinburgh

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26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law and situated in the Education sector, has completed the procurement process for a Mass Spectrometer for its Institute of Genetics and Cancer. The contract award, identified as DA0426, was signed on 19th December 2025, and represents an open procedure procurement method focusing on goods. The location of this procurement is Edinburgh, with the delivery region specified as UKM75. The procurement has been covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and adheres to the specified industry classification under CPV id 38433100.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the scientific equipment manufacturing sector, particularly those dealing with mass spectrometry technology. As the procurement was completed under an open procedure, it allowed businesses of various scales to participate, although the awarded supplier, Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a large-scale enterprise. While the opportunity is now complete, similar tenders may provide future opportunities for enterprises with expertise in sophisticated laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing innovative solutions for educational and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mass Spectrometer IGC

Notice Description

Procurement of a mass spectrometer for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer which is a research institute at the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a mass spectrometer for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer which is a research institute for the University of Edinburgh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548045
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£1,149,802 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 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 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

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