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UoD-LAB222-TC-2025-APUC - Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 480

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed a procurement process under the title "UoD-LAB222-TC-2025-APUC - Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 480." This tender falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was awarded on the 3rd of November, 2025, to Thermo Fisher Scientific for a Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 480 LCMS system's service, maintenance, and repair. The contract is intended to support the Faculty of Life Science at the MRC Laboratory in Dundee, UKM71 region, and will run from the 11th of September 2025 to the 10th of September 2029, with no additional options included. The procurement has been marked complete and is governed by the GPA standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment servicing, particularly for entities experienced in LCMS systems. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Thermo Fisher Scientific, who successfully secured the contract. The procurement process highlights the potential for businesses capable of providing high-quality maintenance and repair services within the UK education sector, creating growth avenues by partnering with renowned institutions such as the University of Dundee. The comprehensive nature of the service and maintenance contract indicates a steady, long-term engagement that can provide stability and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UoD-LAB222-TC-2025-APUC - Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 480

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance, Repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 480 LCMS system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, maintenance and repair of a Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 480 4 x 12 months starting 11.09.2025-10.09.2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,234 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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
Vicki 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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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