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Service Extension for AKTA Systems and Biocore T200

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh recently concluded a public procurement process to extend the servicing of AKTA Systems and Biocore T200 used by the Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the buying organisation, a central purchasing body and review body, sought to maintain their equipment for a period of one year. This procurement falls under the education industry category with specific focus on technical services, described by the classification code 71900000. The procurement method was limited, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, with the contract awarded on 2nd February 2026. The value of the contract is £52,399.80, and the supplier selected is Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd (Cytiva).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in life sciences and technical maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing OEM-specific support. While the process followed an award procedure without prior competition due to technical needs unique to the OEM, such contracts can highlight niche requirements and lead to potential future collaborations or competitive bids when the necessary specifications become accessible to other providers. Large-scale businesses specialising in servicing life sciences equipment could find such tenders instrumental in establishing strong relationships with educational institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Extension for AKTA Systems and Biocore T200

Notice Description

The Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB) have seven AKTA pure systems and one Biacore T200. They wish to extend the servicing on these instruments for a total period of 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute for Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB) have seven AKTA pure systems and one Biacore T200. They wish to extend the servicing on these instruments for a total period of 1 year.

Procurement Information

It is our understanding that service, support and spares are only available from the OEM therefore competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549691
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
James Clarke
Contact Email
jclarke5@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD (CYTIVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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