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16 Feb 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the award of a service contract titled "Award of Service contract for 2 x LCMSMS 6495C QQQ systems. APUC LAB1029 Framework," spearheaded by Scottish Government- SASA, situated in Edinburgh. This contract, classified under the 'services' category and specifically covering 'Repair and maintenance services,' is located in Scotland. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase as of 16th February 2026, with a tender start date of 3rd January 2026. The procurement method was direct, entailing an award to a single supplier without competitive tendering, and falls under the framework managed via the APUC LAB1029.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high-end scientific equipment servicing, particularly those with expertise in maintaining Agilent Technologies machinery. Businesses capable of delivering efficient repair and maintenance services for advanced laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £17,820, it constitutes a sizable opportunity for such firms to expand their footprints within the public sector in Scotland, particularly those seeking to align with the procurement frameworks like the APUC LAB1029.

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Notice Title

Award of Service contract for 2 x LCMSMS 6495C QQQ systems. APUC LAB1029 Framework

Notice Description

Service contract for Agilent machines - see attached ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822328
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549582
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£17,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government- SASA
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

3x1

AECOM

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilent Technologies

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Blake Stevenson Ltd

CAS DUNCAN

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Continuity2 Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

DUNCAN&CAMERON

Echomaster Marine Limited

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

Fairways (GM) Ltd.

Fisher Scientific UK

Highlander International Recycling

KSO Research Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

McGregor Boyall Associates

Northern Trust

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)

Sanderson Government and Defence

ScotFast Limited

Sweco UK Limited

Ultima Business Solutions

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Water Rescue Scotland

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