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Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the service, maintenance, and repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse Mass Spectrometer system. This contract, specifically classified under the education industry category, is set in the Faculty of Life Sciences located in Dundee, Scotland. Initiated under the open procedure procurement method, the process has advanced to the award stage as of 3rd February 2026, with the contract being signed on 2nd February 2026. The procurement spans a period of four years, starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029, and represents a significant investment amounting to GBP 154,536.32.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this completed tender highlights the potential for providing essential services to public sector universities. SMEs that specialise in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in maintaining mass spectrometry systems, are ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The exclusive award to Thermo Fisher Scientific underscores the significance of offering specialised expertise and the ability to provide reliable service over an extended period. As these types of contracts typically require ongoing support and a strategic partnership with the contracting authority, they offer substantial scope for business growth within the scientific and educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse Mass Spectrometer system 4 x 12 months starting 1st January 2026 - expiry 31st December 2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service Maintenance and Repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse Mass Spectrometer System - 4 x 12 month agreement - starting 1st January 2026 - expiry 31st December 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822599
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548725
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,536 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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